As another week comes to an end, a fresh round of public notices have been published for St Albans residents.

As ever, we're rounding up five planning applications that could affect the district in the coming weeks and months.

The public notice portal is used to access all of the upcoming and recent information about restrictions and notices.

1. Batchwood Hall

Plans have been submitted that would see a change of use for Batchwood Hall in St Albans from a nightclub into a restaurant.

Under the proposals, the Hall would also have a bar and serve as a venue for weddings and other functions.

The plans also include internal and external refurbishment and the creation of a dining terrace and garden.

The full application can be viewed by using reference 5/2024/0483 on the St Albans City & District Council planning portal. 

2. Retirement homes, Catherine Street and Church Street

An application has been made for a part two-and-a-half storey, part three-storey building made up of 42 apartment units that will serve as a retirement home.

The plans involve the redevelopment of the site from 18 to 28 Catherine Street and from 8 to 12 Church Street, St Albans.

The full application can be viewed by using reference 5/2024/1007  on the St Albans City & District Council planning portal. 

3. The Old Church

Plans have been resubmitted for a change of use from offices to residential space at The Old Church on Verulam Road, St Albans.

The proposals seek to create three new dwellings with external alterations, associated parking, landscaping and amenity space.

This application has been put forward again having previously been rejected.

The full application can be viewed by using reference 5/2024/1182 on the St Albans City & District Council planning portal. 

4. Chandau Lamb Lane

An application has been made for the demolition of a detached two-storey dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling at Chandau Lamb Lane, Redbourn,

The plans also include roof-mounted solar panels and an air source heat pump .

The full application can be viewed by using reference 5/2024/1265 on the St Albans City & District Council planning portal. 

5. Sandridge Road 

Finally, plans have been submitted for a single storey rear extension at 102 Sandridge Road, St Albans.

The application also includes the replacement of the windows and front door of the property.

The full application can be viewed by using reference 5/2024/1240 on the St Albans City & District Council planning portal.