Planning application
87 Marshals Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rd
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Roofing Windows or glazing Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension, rear dormer window, internal remodelling and replacement roof to the existing side extension
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/1602
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2026/1602
- Type
- Certificate of Lawfulness - (proposed)
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Decision
- PENDING
- Received
- 28 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Marshalswick West
- Postcode
- AL1 4RD
Comment by 2 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to St Albans through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the St Albans register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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5/2026/1601 Decided
87 Marshals Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rd
Double storey side extension and addition of large picture windows and changes to external materials
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5/2026/0697 Decided
87 Marshals Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rd
Demolition of existing three bedroom detached dwelling and construction of two detached houses, plot 1 - two storey dwelling with attic accommodation with front and rear dormer window and Plot 2 - chalet dwelling with attic accommodation, basement and lig
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Aug 2026
Received by St Albans
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4 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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87 Marshals Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Rd
Demolition of existing three bedroom detached dwelling and construction of two detached houses, plot 1 - two storey dwelling with attic accommodation with front and rear dormer window and Plot 2 - chalet dwelling with attic accommodation, basement and lig
Decided New dwelling Loft or dormer +2 35 docsDomestic -
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Replacement of conservatory roof with tiled pitched roof
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84 Marshalswick Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Xe
Single storey rear and side extensions, garage conversion , alterations to openings and installation of rooflights following demolition of existing conservatory
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5/2026/1277 Granted
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5/2026/1366 Granted
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5/2026/1638 Decided
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5/2026/1621 Decided
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5/2026/1622 Decided
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