40 Shrublands Avenue Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3JQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00814/FHA - Full Householder Application Approved

Proposal

Demolition of existing single storey side extension, and construction of new single storey side and rear extension. Conversion of loft to habitable space with new rear dormer window. Refurbishment of front and rear sash windows. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Apr 2026
Consultation
9 Apr 2026
Approved
29 May 2026

Approved on 29 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Dacorum
Application type
Full Householder Application
Postcode
HP4 3JQ
Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
8 Apr 2026
Ward
Berkhamsted West
Parish
Berkhamsted Town Council
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Permission/Consent
Decision date
29 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Black Shed Works ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14821815
Neighbours
9 Apr 2026
Site notice
22 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dacorum
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#51 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dacorum is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 296. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #150 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #171 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #50 of 296
22%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #22 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
127 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,130
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026