White Hedge Drive, St Albans
Two-storey rear extension; Loft conversion; Porch works.
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Serving St Albans & Surrounding Areas
House Extension, Kitchen Extension & Loft Design in St Albans
Hampshire Build is an architectural design practice serving St Albans and nearby Hertfordshire communities. We design extensions, loft conversions and garage adaptations around each home's layout and local setting.
With more than 20 years' experience and a 95% planning approval rate, our team understands the variety of St Albans homes, from Victorian terraces and Edwardian semis to later suburban streets. The city has designated conservation areas, but requirements depend on the address and scope of work.
Office: Suite 14, STANTA Business Centre, 3 Soothouse Spring, St Albans AL3 6PF
Phone: 01722 548911
Contact our St Albans office to discuss your project.
95% planning approval rate
20+ years' experience
Why St Albans Homeowners Choose Us
- Fixed-fee packages from £1,950 + VAT
- Address-specific conservation checks
- Complimentary feasibility consultation
- Cathedral city planning context
Our Services in St Albans
Loft Conversions in St Albans
Transform your unused loft into a valuable bedroom, office, or living area. Perfect for St Albans' Victorian terraces and Edwardian properties.
From £1,950 + VAT
House Extensions in St Albans
Single-storey, two-storey, or wrap-around extensions designed to maximize your St Albans property's potential.
From £1,950 + VAT
Planning Permission in St Albans
We review the property, proposal and applicable St Albans City & District Council guidance before identifying a suitable planning route.
From £1,950 + VAT
Working with St Albans City & District Council
The city's historic centre, Cathedral setting and conservation areas can make designations, views, materials and rooflines relevant to a proposal. Coverage and controls are address-specific, so check the council's current mapping and guidance; being in St Albans alone does not determine whether permission is required.
- Check the current St Albans City & District Council planning guidance
- Verify conservation-area, listed-building and permitted-development status for the address
- Existing roof form, plot depth and neighbouring windows can shape rear-extension options
Why Extend in St Albans?
Victorian and Edwardian homes often have a clear original rear elevation and long gardens, but side access, shared boundaries and daylight to adjoining rooms can influence the feasible footprint. A measured layout helps test those trade-offs before design details are fixed.
The city combines a historic core with varied residential neighbourhoods and direct rail connections. That mix means the right extension response is specific to the street and property, not a template.
St Albans Extension FAQs
A single-storey rear extension may qualify for permitted development up to 4 metres for a detached house or 3 metres for other houses, subject to all the rules. Larger home extensions may extend up to 8 metres or 6 metres respectively through the prior approval process. These are the limits described in our permitted development guide, not automatic permission for any property. Check St Albans City & District Council's guidance and the property's planning history.
Conservation areas and Article 4 Directions can remove some permitted development rights. Check the council's conservation-area mapping and Article 4 Directions for the exact address. A direction can remove specified permitted development rights; it does not mean every alteration needs the same application. A lawful development certificate can provide evidence that qualifying works are lawful. Listed-building consent and other approvals may still be needed.
Our fixed-fee design packages are Pre-Build from £1,950 + VAT, Premium £2,950 + VAT and Premium Plus £3,950 + VAT. Building work and statutory fees are separate. Use the free feasibility study for an indicative project-specific cost check.
Building regulation drawings are prepared for Building Notice submission. The Pre-Build and Premium packages do not include that submission; Premium Plus does, with the council fee excluded. Building Control determines compliance. Structural calculations are prepared by an independent qualified structural engineer.
Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation. Timing is set by the council and is not guaranteed.
Local St Albans project resources
Recent projects in St Albans
St Albans kitchen extension
View the existing project and photographsSt Albans dining extension
View the existing permitted development projectKitchen extensions in St Albans
Our St Albans kitchen extension project combines exposed brick, steel beams and a rooflight in an open-plan kitchen. View the original project photographs, then use the free Feasibility Check to explore the cost and planning context for your own address.
We also provide extension and loft design in Harpenden, Watford and Hemel Hempstead.
Planning your extension or loft conversion in St Albans
Victorian terraces, Edwardian homes and later suburban houses each have different rear layouts, roof forms and shared boundaries. In the historic centre, conservation-area character, materials and views matter alongside the available footprint.
Check current St Albans City & District Council planning guidance
Our local connections include St Albans City FC sponsorship, St Albans District Chamber of Commerce membership, MIX 92.6 and St Albans Life.
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- St Albans kitchen extension project
- St Albans permitted development dining extension
- House extension cost in St Albans
- St Albans conservation area extension guide
- Council Article 4 Direction guidance
Fixed-fee design packages
Pre-Build from £1,950 + VAT; Premium £2,950 + VAT; Premium Plus £3,950 + VAT. Compare the existing package scope. Building work and statutory fees are separate. Structural calculations are prepared by an independent qualified structural engineer.
Public council planning decisions
Recent planning decisions near St Albans
Updated 10 October 2026
In the 12 months to 10 October 2026, the cached public records contain 137 approved householder home-improvement applications near St Albans, decided by St Albans City and District Council. Only approved decisions are shown below.
Coverage: Within approximately 2 km of the town centre. Extensions, loft conversions, dormers, garage conversions and porches only. Records without clear householder classification, location or final decision are excluded. Proposal summaries describe the home-improvement element; see the council record for the full proposal. This is not a complete council-register census.
Riverside Road, St Albans
Single-storey extension.
Mortimer Crescent, St Albans
Single-storey rear extension; Porch works.
Boleyn Drive, St Albans
Loft conversion; Rear dormer.
Brampton Road, St Albans
Home side and rear extension; Rear dormer.
Palfrey Close, St Albans
Two-storey side extension; Porch works.
Bernard Street, St Albans
Loft conversion; Rear dormer.
Rowlatt Drive, St Albans
Two-storey front and side and rear extension; Porch works.
These are public council decisions about other people’s applications. They are not Hampshire Build projects and do not predict the outcome of your project.