Plans to demolish a garage and outbuildings to construct a new three-bedroom home have been granted by St Albans City & District Council's planning committee.

Along with an existing three-bedroom home at 1 Firwood Avenue, an extra property can now be constructed.

The site will now be divided into two plots, with no detrimental effect on the site's context and character promised.

St Albans & Harpenden Review: The property would be constructed on the site of 1 Firwood Avenue.The property would be constructed on the site of 1 Firwood Avenue. (Image: Google Maps)

Floor plans show that a lounge, kitchen and utility room will feature on the ground floor of the property. 

Three bedrooms and a bathroom will be located on the first floor.

A decision notice reads: "In the pursuance of their powers the council hereby permit the development proposed by you in your application.

St Albans & Harpenden Review: Floor plans and proposed elevations for the Firwood Avenue property.Floor plans and proposed elevations for the Firwood Avenue property. (Image: P. W. Roseman Associates / St Albans City & District Council)

"The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission."

Three public comments and objections were made to the application, prior to permission being granted by the council.

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One resident, of Colney Heath Lane, wrote: "The gardens and existing residents' wellbeing will be negatively impacted due to noise of construction, privacy, light and amenity.

"The proposal will create a loss of character of the street scene and creates a significant visual disruption to the surrounding landscape."

St Albans & Harpenden Review: A proposed street scene for the property in Firwood Avenue.A proposed street scene for the property in Firwood Avenue. (Image: P. W. Roseman Associates / St Albans City & District Council)

The full plans can be viewed by using reference 5/2024/0068 on the St Albans City & District Council planning portal.