Planning application
Unit 1 Riverside Industrial Estate London Colney Bypass London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Hj
Works: Demolition
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Prior Approval - Demolition of Unit 1 comprises a singular rectangular industrial building with a service yard and hardstanding area for vehicle parking. The building extends to approximately 6,409.87 sqm and is of steel portal frame construction. The building itself features ancillary components, including office accommodation and workshop area
As published by the council, reference 5/2026/1701
Application record
- Reference
- 5/2026/1701
- Type
- Prior Approval - Demolition
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Decision
- Decided (details on the council site) As published: PENDING
- Received
- 17 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 17 Sep 2026
- Ward
- London Colney
- Parish
- London Colney
- Postcode
- AL2 1HJ
Comment by 9 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: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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5/2026/1478 Refused
Unit 1 Riverside Industrial Estate London Colney Bypass London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Hj
Prior Approval - Demolition of building, site clearance and restoration
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5/2026/1178 Refused
Unit 1 Riverside Industrial Estate London Colney Bypass London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Hj
Prior Approval Demolition of Unit 1 comprises a singular rectangular industrial building with a service yard and hardstanding area for vehicle parking. The building extends to approximately 6,409.87 sqm and is of steel portal frame construction. The bui
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Sep 2026
Received by St Albans
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23 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
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Prior Approval Demolition of Unit 1 comprises a singular rectangular industrial building with a service yard and hardstanding area for vehicle parking. The building extends to approximately 6,409.87 sqm and is of steel portal frame construction. The bui
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