Holly Tree Cottage Long Lane Bovingdon Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0PZ

With planning case officer 26/00643/LDP
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
18 Mar 2026
Postcode
HP3 0PZ

Description

Demolition of existing front dormer and side extension, construction of roof extension, one and two storey rear extensions and side extensions.

Dacorum
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#54 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dacorum is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #66 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dacorum decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #132 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #166 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #66 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #28 of 292
78%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,137
Total decisions
125 refused in 2025