22 Ragged Hall Lane Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Lf

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 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.

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.

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.

• 18 Stanley Avenue Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Ab

  5/2021/1443 Submitted 16 May 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey front, side and rear extensions (resubmission following refusal of 5/2021/0422)

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 93 Watford Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Jx

  5/2017/3367 Submitted 27 Nov 2017 150 yards away

  Advertisement Consent - Display of non-illuminated freestanding sign

  Decided 6 docs

• 136 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Jz

  5/2026/0007 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Alterations to front elevation comprising extension of the garage, conversion to living accommodation, removal of the tiled canopy over the front door, and formation of a new dropped kerb.

  Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 88 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Jz

  5/2025/1305 Submitted 8 Jul 2025 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of a replacement chalet bungalow and a garden room to rear garden

  Refused Demolition 26 docs

• 139 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Jy

  5/2026/1465 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  The Proposal comprises single storey rear and side extensions to provide improved family living space and a ground floor WC, with internal reconfiguration to create an accessible bedroom and en-suite. Minor fenestration changes, including an enlarged kitc

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 105 Watford Road Chiswell Green St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 3Jy

  5/2026/0393 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension with internal alterations & open porch

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 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