40 Shrublands Avenue Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3JQ

With planning case officer 26/00814/FHA
Council
Date received
8 Apr 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
HP4 3JQ

Description

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.

7/10
Planning Authority Score
#43 of 277

Dacorum is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #71 out of 277. 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%).

Dacorum decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #127 of 277
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #157 of 277
83%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #71 of 277
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #27 of 277
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