St Albans planning approval rate
St Albans ward in Havering has a 63.3% approval rate based on 316 planning decisions. Havering overall: 78.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
63.3%
ward approval rate
316
Decisions
200
Approved
116
Refused
78.5%
Havering average
St Albans is 15.2 percentage points below the Havering average, placing it among the stricter wards in Havering. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How St Albans compares
St Albans ward
63.3%
Havering overall
78.5%
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Recent decisions in St Albans
P0750.26
Part First floor rear extension with additional windows to first floor side elev · 08/09/2026
P0778.26
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and first floor rear extension · 21/08/2026
P0741.26
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include front and rear roof lights · 18/08/2026
P0710.26
Erection of a detached annexe to the rear, ancillary to main dwelling following · 11/08/2026
P0598.26
Change of use from single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to HMO for up to seven un · 31/07/2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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