85 Sawyers Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4DZ

With planning case officer 26/01031/LDP

Extensions & alterations

Council

Dacorum

Date received

6 May 2026

Date validated

6 May 2026

Postcode

HP2 4DZ

Description

Construction of a rear dormer loft extension to the existing dwellinghouse with associated roof alterations and internal reconfiguration to create habitable accommodation.

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7/10

Planning Authority Score

#45 of 282

Dacorum is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #72 out of 282. 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%) #129 of 282

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #160 of 282

83%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (71%) #72 of 282

24%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #27 of 282

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