The Council works in partnership with the Planning Portal to provide a facility for the online completion of planning applications. The system allows planning applications to be completed online, for the relevant plans to be attached, the fee paid electronically and then for the whole package to be lodged without the need for document and plan printing by the applicant.
If you would like to submit your application electronically, you can apply online via the Planning Portal. The Planning Portal website provides detailed information about preparing and then submitting your application.
Application forms
If you are not able to submit your planning application electronically, you may download the appropriate form from the list below. In addition to the application forms, you will also find the relevant help files and validation checklists for each type of application. Please note that the Council may not be able to register your application if it is not accompanied by the items on the checklist. If you are unsure of the requirements, please call 01727 819344 or 819345.
Please do provide us with your email address if you have one. This will enable us to contact you speedily if we need to throughout the application process. Your personal email address will not be published on the website.
Fees for Planning Applications
Please see the Guide to Fees for Planning Applications in England. These fees apply from 26 February 2010 onwards. Please make cheques payable to St Albans District Council. Please note that there is no VAT payable on fees for planning applications.
Validation checklists
Difference types and scale of application require different levels of information and supporting documentation. The Council has therefore produced a validation checklist tailored to each different type of application. The requirements specified by Local Planning Authorities comprise a national core list and additional items specified locally. After a period of formal consultation, the Council approved and adopted the validation checklists in April 2008.
It is important that you supply all the information required or the Council will not be able to validate your application. Where an application is not accompanied by information required by the planning authority, applicants should provide a written justification with the application as to why it is not appropriate in the particular circumstances. If you have any questions regarding requirements in the validation checklist for your application, please call Technical Support on 01727 819347 between 2pm and 4pm.
Licence to store materials on the public highway
During the construction of any development, all materials should be stored within the application site. In the event of this not being possible and you plan to store materials on the road, verge or path you will need a Licence to Store Materials on the Public Highway from Hertfordshire County Council.
1. Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling (including applications within Conservation Areas)
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
2. Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling and conservation area consent (only use where demolition of greater than 115 cubic metres is proposed in a Conservation Area)
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
3. Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
4. Application for Planning Permission
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
5. Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
6. Application for Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
7. Application for Planning Permission and conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
8. Application for Planning Permission and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
9. Application for Planning Permission and consent to display advertisement(s)
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
10. Application for conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
11. Application for listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
12. Application for consent to display an advertisement(s)
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
13. Listed Building consent for alteration, extension or demolition of a listed building and advertisement consent
The application form has yet to be issued and implemented nationally.
14. Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
15. Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
16. Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development – proposed building
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
17. Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development – proposed road
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
18. Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development – excavation/waste material
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
19. Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development – proposed fish tank (cage)
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
20. Application for prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
21. Application for hedgerow removal notice
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
22. Application for prior notification of proposed demolition
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
23. Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval
Application form
Application help file
Application checklist
24. Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission
Application formApplication help listApplication checklist
25. Application for approval of details reserved by condition
Application form
Application help list
Application checklist
26. Application for tree works: works to trees subject to a preservation order (TPO)and or notification of proposed works to trees in conservation areas (CA)
Application form
Application help list
Application checklist
27. Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permisson, in order to extend the time limit for implementationApplication form
Application help list
Application checklist
28. Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission
Application formApplication help listApplication checklist