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Hertfordshire - Multiple Applications For Planning Permission

AL4 9DDPublished 20/08/26
The Herts Advertiser • 

What is planned?

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT COUNCIL
Public Notices - Town & Country Planning (Listed Buildings & Buildings in Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990 (as amended) Regulation 5A

Development In A Conservation Area:
5/2025/1218 - Outline planning application (access sought) for the construction of up to 49 dwellings and associated works - Amended plans and flooding information. At: Land Adjacent To: Sandridge Garage, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans.

5/2026/1113 - Discharge of Conditions 3 (repair methodology), 4 (larger scale detailed plans and drawings) and 7 (Historic building recording Level 3 report) of planning permission 5/2024/1483 dated 14/03/2025 for Listed Building Consent - Change of use and conversion of barn into a theatre space with associated alterations. At: St Germains Barn, adjacent to: Grebe House, St Michaels Street, St Albans.

5/2026/1294 - House refurbishment including single storey rear and extension with new front lightwell, roof alteration with rear dormer and conservation rooflights to the front. At: 37 Cannon Street, St Albans.

5/2026/1329 - Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear and side extensions, new rear attic dormer, new air conditioning unit, relocation of vehicular crossover. At: 16 Rothamsted Avenue, Harpenden.

5/2026/1387 - Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to install six ventilation cowls to exterior elevations of planning permission 5/2018/1560 dated 13/09/2018 for Alterations to openings and new openings to rear elevations, new second floor balcony, replacement first floor windows, replacement main entrance and service doors, and brick tinting to external facade in association with applications 5/2016/1247 dated 15/06/2016 for Prior Approval - Change of use of first floor from Class B1(a) to Class C3 (residential) to create one, one bedroom flat and two studio flats and 5/2018/0696 dated 18/04/2018 for Non Material Amendment - Amend first floor rear door to a window and existing window replaced to a door, amend the shape of the second floor rear balcony with existing window being replaced to a door and introduction of new rear window to bedroom to ensure sufficient natural light to planning permission 5/2016/3579 dated 24/02/2017 for Change of use of second floor from Class D2 (assembly and leisure) to Class C3 (residential) to create three, one bedroom flats, external alterations including replacement windows, alterations to openings, rear balcony and removal of front canopy. At: Summerson House, 1a Catherine Street, St Albans.

5/2026/1389 - Retrospective permission in relation to a change of use of a single dwelling and associated detached garage, from private residential to college administration services associated with existing (adjacent) education establishment. At: Sheldon House, 3 Romans End, St Albans.

Town & Country Planning (Listed Buildings & Buildings in Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990 (as amended) 2010 Regulation 5 Development affecting Listed Buildings
5/2026/1434 - Discharge of Conditions 4 (larger scale details) and 5 (works as indicated on plans) of Listed Building consent 5/2026/0399 dated 12/05/2026 for Listed building Consent - Removal of non-original timber framed lean-to together with corrugated plastic roof. Conversion of storage space into habitable accommodation to rear of existing dwelling, with alterations to existing window openings, replacement windows and a new door with new rendered finishes. At: Friars Garth, Monks Close, Redbourn.

Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015 (as amended) Departure from the Development Plan
5/2025/1218 - Outline planning application (access sought) for the construction of up to 49 dwellings and associated works - Amended plans and flooding information. At: Land Adjacent To: Sandridge Garage, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans.

5/2026/0742 - Variation of Conditions 4 (approved plans), 8 (protection of trees - foundation details & excavation for services), 16 (highway improvements - access works and offsite) and 22 (existing access - closure) to amend the parameter, highways and tree protection plans, to include temporary construction access arrangements, and to clarify that the Public Right of Way is excluded from the existing access - closure condition of planning permission 5/2023/0983 dated 29/11/2024 for Outline planning application (with access sought) for the residential redevelopment of the site for up to 190 dwellings and associated works - Additional and amended information and plans including details relating to flood risk and surface water drainage. At: Copsewood Lyc Lane, Bricket Wood.

5/2026/1337 - Proposed self-build four-bedroom detached dwelling with attached garage. At: Annables Cottage, Annables Lane, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden.

5/2026/1340 - Construction of detached dwelling following demolition of existing garage with associated landscaping works and parking. At: 3 Meads Lane, Wheathampstead.

5/2026/1347 - Approval of reserved matters pursuant to outline application 5/2022/2557 dated 17/06/2024 to consider layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for 31 homes and associated car parking and supporting infrastructure. At: Land North of: Boissy Close, Colney Heath Lane, St Albans.

5/2026/1379 - Demolition of two derelict pavilion buildings, resurfacing and extension to existing car park and introduction of wildflower planting and native hedgerow. At: Orchard Avenue, Cricket Pavilion, Rothamsted Park, Leyton Road, Harpenden.

Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015 (as amended) Development of Major Significance
5/2025/1218 - Outline planning application (access sought) for the construction of up to 49 dwellings and associated works - Amended plans and flooding information. At: Land Adjacent To: Sandridge Garage, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans.

5/2026/0742 - Variation of Conditions 4 (approved plans), 8 (protection of trees - foundation details & excavation for services), 16 (highway improvements - access works and offsite) and 22 (existing access - closure) to amend the parameter, highways and tree protection plans, to include temporary construction access arrangements, and to clarify that the Public Right of Way is excluded from the existing access - closure condition of planning permission 5/2023/0983 dated 29/11/2024 for Outline planning application (with access sought) for the residential redevelopment of the site for up to 190 dwellings and associated works - Additional and amended information and plans including details relating to flood risk and surface water drainage. At: Copsewood Lye Lane, Bricket Wood.

5/2026/1347 - Approval of reserved matters pursuant to outline application 5/2022/2557 dated 17/06/2024 to consider layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for 31 homes and associated car parking and supporting infrastructure. At: Land North of: Boissy Close, Colney Heath Lane, St Albans.

Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Section 106A Notice of an Application to Modify or Discharge a Planning Obligation
5/2026/1183 - Notice of an application to discharge a planning obligation - Affordable Housing Mix set by paragraph 2.2 of Schedule 2 of the S106 agreement dated 19/05/2023 relating to 5/2022/0927 allowed at appeal dated 22/03/2024 for Outline application (access sought) - Demolition of existing structures and construction of up to 391 dwellings (Use Class C3), provision of land for a new 2FE primary school, open space provision and associated landscaping. Internal roads, parking, footpaths, cycleways, drainage, utilities and service infrastructure and new access arrangements. At: Land south of: Chiswell Green Lane, Chiswell Green Lane, St Albans.

5/2026/1184 - Notice of an application to discharge a planning obligation - Biodiversity Offsetting Scheme (to include biodiversity onsite compensation scheme) for the whole site to include both Phase A (Taylor Wimpey), Phase B (Cala Homes) and the School Land of the approved development in line with the requirements of Schedule 4 clause 1.1 of the S106 agreement dated 19/05/2023 relating to 5/2022/0927 allowed at appeal dated 22/03/2024 for Outline application (access sought) - Demolition of existing structures and construction of up to 391 dwellings (Use Class C3), provision of land for a new 2FE primary school, open space provision and associated landscaping. Internal roads, parking, footpaths, cycleways, drainage, utilities and service infrastructure and new access arrangements. At: Land south of: Chiswell Green Lane, Chiswell Green Lane, St Albans.

To view plans and application forms and submit your comments see our website at: https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/.

You can also visit The Council Offices to view the application and documents at the Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE, Monday & Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm and Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm (excluding public holidays).

Comments may be made in writing to The Development Management Team, quoting the reference number, not later than 12/09/2026 (23 days after publication date). Please note your correspondence will be available for inspection by the public and a redacted version (without signature, email or telephone number) will be published on the website. Any comments that you make about this proposal will be copied to the Planning Inspectorate in the event of an appeal and will also be published on their website. In the event of an appeal on a householder application (or a minor commercial or advertisement application, which is to be dealt with by written representations), any comments you have made will also be sent to the Planning Inspectorate but there will be no further opportunity to comment at appeal stage.

The Council gives warning pursuant to its powers under Section 225 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, that it will remove or obliterate any sign/advertisement illegally displayed within the administrative boundaries of St Albans City & District Council. The deadline date to call the application in to Committee is published on the weekly list on which the application appears. Please see: https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/applications-decisions-and-appeals.

Amanda Foley Chief Executive,
Dated: 20th August 2026

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From

20-Aug-2026

To

12-Sept-2026

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