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Crossfields House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

Awaiting decision St Albans 5/2026/1421 Householder

Works: Extension Demolition Small domestic

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Proposal

Front porch, single storey rear extension and alterations, following the demolition of the existing rear projection.

As published by the council, reference 5/2026/1421

Application record

Reference
5/2026/1421
Type
Householder
Status
Under Consideration
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Aug 2026
Ward
Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Parish
Wheathampstead
Postcode
AL4 8RQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the St Albans register

This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 5/2026/1479 Awaiting decision

    Crossfields House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    Construction of a front porch, part single, part two storey rear extension and alterations, following the demolition of the existing rear projection

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Householder
  • TP/2026/0268 Granted

    Crossfields House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    1 - Silver Birch. Removal of tree 2 - Pine tree. Removal of tree, see applictaion for further details.

    Decided 16 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 5/2026/0245 Refused

    Crossfields House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    Demolition of existing detached garage and single storey front, side and rear projections and construction of single storey rear extension with rooflights, two storey front extension, new front canopy and alterations to openings. Raising of ridge height a

    Decided 18 Jun 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Jul 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 7 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 23 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Under Consultation.

  5. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    St Albans took a median of 76 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

20 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with St Albans for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year St Albans decided householder applications in a median of 110 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Delaport Coach House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    TP/2020/0831 Submitted 24 Dec 2020 50 yards away

    G1- 4 (unspecified) trees (adjacent to wall) - Fell, due to wall collapsing. T2 Oak - ( significant dead stems) - Crown clean. T3 Ash - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx and crown clean to prevent stem failure.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • Delaport House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    5/2026/0395 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Proposed garden building following demolition of existing pool house

    Granted Householder Demolition 10 docs
    Domestic
  • Crossfields House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    5/2026/0245 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing detached garage and single storey front, side and rear projections and construction of single storey rear extension with rooflights, two storey front extension, new front canopy and alterations to openings. Raising of ridge height a

    Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 27 docs
    Small domestic
  • Delaport Coach House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    5/2017/2653 Submitted 19 Sep 2017 50 yards away

    Two storey rear extensions, new dormer windows, construction of basement, alterations to openings and installation of rooflights following demolition of existing side and rear extensions.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 28 docs
    Domestic
  • Crossfields House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    5/2026/1479 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

    Construction of a front porch, part single, part two storey rear extension and alterations, following the demolition of the existing rear projection

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition 19 docs
    Small domestic
  • Crossfields House Lamer Lane Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rq

    TP/2026/0268 Submitted 23 May 2026 50 yards away

    1 - Silver Birch. Removal of tree 2 - Pine tree. Removal of tree, see applictaion for further details.

    Granted Trees 11 docs

In St Albans

  • 5/2026/0517 Granted

    28 White Hedge Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Tt

    Proposed two-storey rear extension, loft conversion, and alterations to the existing front entrance porch

    Received 16 Mar, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 5/2026/1055 Granted

    39 Oakwood Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ul

    Erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey wraparound extension, loft conversion including a rear dormer and rooflights, and construction of a front porch

    Received 1 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 5/2026/1278 Granted

    39 Foxcroft St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 5Ss

    Proposed C3 residential extension including two storey front and single storey front and side with internal alterations

    Received 1 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 5/2026/1170 Granted

    20 Nimrod Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 9Xy

    Extension of existing raised rear terrace with privacy screening and associated alterations to rear fenestration

    Received 17 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 5/2026/1338 Granted

    16 Hunters Ride Bricket Wood Hertfordshire Al2 3Lx

    Proposed front porch

    Received 11 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Householder