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Dacorum Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Dacorum Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

1,665Searchable applications

53Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 1,275 approved or refused records

155Refused applications

1,120 approved · 155 refused · 59 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Apr 2018 to 21 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 22 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Council contacts

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas23 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

Granted26/00393/FHA
Demolition of two existing side extensions. Two Storey side Extension to the East, Two storey side extension to the West, single storey garage extension to the front. Refurbishment of remaining existing dwelling, including new cladding, windows and doors.
20 Murray Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1JD
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00394/TCA
Works to trees
7 Western Road Tring Hertfordshire HP23 4BE
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00395/TCA
Works to trees
Bernard Cottages The Common Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8BN
Received 20 Feb 2026
With planning case officer26/00396/DRC
Details as required by condition 2 (design measures to specific plots) attached to planning permission 24/02644/RES
LA3 Land At West Hemel Hempstead Pouchen End Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00397/DRC
Details required for the partial discharge Condition 16 (Off Site Highway Improvement Works) attached to planning permission 4/03266/18/MFA with respect to off site works for the Chaulden Lane Vehicle Access and Passing Bays in relation to all phases of the development granted under 24/01210/DRC.
LA3, Land At West Hemel Hempstead
Received 20 Feb 2026
With planning case officer26/00398/DRC
Details required by Condition 30 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) attached to planning permission 4/03266/18/MFA
LA3, Land At West Hemel Hempstead
Received 20 Feb 2026
Awaiting final decision26/00399/DRC
Details as required for the partial discharge of Condition 31 (Public Realm, Landscape Management and Maintenance) attached to planning permission 4/03266/18/MFA with respect to phases 1A, 1B, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A and 4B (as detailed on the approved phasing plan (Condition 3) (ref: 24/01210/DRC).
LA3, Land At West Hemel Hempstead
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00400/LDP
Loft conversion rear facing dormer roof, two front facing velux roof light, two side facing velux roof lights and one rear facing roof light
34 St Marys Avenue Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3RW
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00401/FHA
Insertion of a new rear facing door set, and access steps down to the existing patio
34 St Marys Avenue Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3RW
Received 20 Feb 2026
Decided26/00403/FHA
Two storey rear extension and insertion of rooflight
61 George Street Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2EQ
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00405/FHA
Single storey rear extension
25 Lyrical Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3HZ
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00406/FHA
Single storey rear extension.
3 Hoo Cottages Ledgemore Lane Great Gaddesden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6HF
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00407/FHA
Internal alterations. Single storey extension to the South elevation.
Apsley Manor Farmhouse Shendish Drive Leading From London Road Shendish Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0AA
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00408/LBC
Internal alterations. Single storey extension to the South elevation.
Apsley Manor Farmhouse Shendish Drive Leading From London Road Shendish Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0AA
Received 20 Feb 2026
Deemed Consent26/00410/HED
Removal of hedgerow located on both sides of Hollybush Lane, near the junction with the A5182 London Road, opposite the Holiday Inn at Markyate
Hollybush Lane Near Junction With A5183 Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8HH
Received 18 Feb 2026
Granted26/00412/FHA
Single storey side and rear extension
15 Holly Drive Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2JR
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00414/FUL
External works including the installation of rooflights and alterations to drainage pipework.
Ashridge House Ashridge Park Little Gaddesden Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1NS
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00415/LBC
Internal works including restoration of stair core, new lift and ensuite guest bedrooms, new ground floor toilets, alterations to central service spaces, and minor external works including the installation of rooflights and alterations to drainage pipework.
Ashridge House Ashridge Park Little Gaddesden Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1NS
Received 20 Feb 2026
Decided26/00416/LDP
Conversion of integral garage to habitable room and construction of access rampGarage conversionThe works are mostly internal. The existing garage door will be replaced with a new insulated cavity wall construction and window. The external materials will match the existing brickwork and detailing to ensure a consistent appearance. Accessible ramp and external alterationsThe proposed ramp will be formed in block paving to match the existing driveway / pathways and will include appropriate edge restraints where required. The design of the ramp (including the gradient) is shown on the submitted drawings. To accommodate the ramp, and ensure safe and practical access, the existing block paved pathway to the front of the property will be modestly extended. The additional hardstanding will be formed in block paviors to match the existing in colour, size and laying pattern, as indicated on the drawings. The overall layout of the driveway will remain substantially as existing, with no new vehicular access onto the highway and no alteration to the existing access point.AccessThere is no proposal to create a new vehicular
16 Castle Hill Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1HE
Received 20 Feb 2026
Granted26/00417/TPO
Works to trees
10A Copper Beech Close Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0DG
Received 23 Feb 2026
Granted26/00418/DRC
Details as required by condition 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and condition 5 (materials) attached to planning permission 25/02023/FUL
Darley Ash Farm Chipperfield Road Bovingdon Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0JW
Received 23 Feb 2026
Granted26/00422/TPO
Works to trees
10 Copper Beech Close Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0DG
Received 23 Feb 2026
Granted26/00424/DRC
Details as required by Condition 3 (Heritage works method statement) attached to planning permission 25/02114/FHA and 25/02115/LBC
The Pale Farm The Street Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9BH
Received 23 Feb 2026
Granted26/00425/DRC
Details as required by Conditions 7 (Tree Protection) and parts a) and c) (the programme and methodology of site investigation and recording) of Condition 8 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to planning permission 22/00105/FUL
Land At Two Ponds Lane Shootersway Berkhamsted Herts HP4 3TX
Received 23 Feb 2026

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