Chancellors 178 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BH Data via plota.co.uk

26/01072/FUL - Full Planning Permission With planning case officer
Change of use

Proposal

Change of use of the ground floor from a former Estate Agent (Class E(c)) to a Betting Shop (Sui Generis) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
12 May 2026
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Consultation
14 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 4 Jun 2026.

Documents 6

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Planning statement Planning Statement · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF Location, existing floor and front elevation Existing Plans · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed floor and front elevation plans Proposed Plan · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form Redacted · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Marketing letter re 178 marlowes Additional Information · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Covering letter Additional Information · 11 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Dacorum
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
HP1 1BH
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
12 May 2026
Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Parish
Hemel Hempstead (No Parish)
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
Freeths LLP

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14394123
Neighbours
14 May 2026
Site notice
21 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
192 - 196 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BH
Conversion of existing part first floor and second floors to form 9no self contained flat…
24/02951/FUL
2025 Approved
1 Marlowes Shopping Centre Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1DX
Alterations to shopfront to provide a new external service door
25/02130/FUL
2025 Approved
1 Marlowes Shopping Centre Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1DX
Alterations to shopfront to provide a new external service door
25/02130/FUL
2025 Approved
75 Waterhouse Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1ED
Internally illuminated fascia lettering and projecting signs
25/00197/ADV
2025 Approved
75 Waterhouse Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1ED
Internally illuminated fascia lettering and projecting signs
25/00197/ADV
2024
B&M 192 - 196 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BH
Internal conversion to form 12no self contained 1 bedroom flats.
24/02182/RPA
2024 Approved
192 - 196 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BH
Roof extensions to form 9 self contained flats, addition of refuse and cycle store
24/00869/FUL
2024 Approved
The Roundhouse Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1DT
Wrapping of the building with Community Action Dacorum branding
24/01177/ADV
2024 Approved
The Roundhouse Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1DT
Rebrand the Roundhouse by wrapping it.
24/01176/FUL
2024 Approved
B&M 192 - 196 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BH
Alterations to fenestration to rear elevation.
24/01014/FUL
2024 Approved
B&m 192 - 196 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BH
Formation of lightwell at first floor level, alterations to fenestration to front, side a…
24/00892/FUL
2023 Approved
179 - 185 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BB
External alterations comprising the installation of new windows and doors and the recladd…
23/02580/MFA
2023 Approved
179 - 185 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BB
External alterations comprising the installation of new windows and doors and the recladd…
23/02580/MFA
2023 Approved
Retail Unit 188 - 190 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BH
New shop frontage.
23/02673/FUL
2023 Approved
Retail Unit 188 - 190 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BH
New shop frontage.
23/02673/FUL
2023 Refused
178-185 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BB
External alterations comprising the installation of new windows and doors and the recladd…
23/01454/MFA
2023 Refused
178-185 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1BB
External alterations comprising the installation of new windows and doors and the recladd…
23/01454/MFA
2023 Approved
16 Bridge Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1EF
Retrospective application for the installation of an ATM.
23/01390/RET
2023 Approved
16 Bridge Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1EF
Retrospective application for the installation of an ATM.
23/01390/RET
2023 Approved
16 Bridge Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1EF
Internally illuminated cash withdrawal sign above the ATM with blue LED "halo" illuminati…
23/01391/ADV
2016 Approved
10 Bank Court Hemel Hempstead HP1 1BZ
Alterations to refuse store incorporating new external doors in rear wall
4/01062/16/FUL
2016 Approved
7 Bridge Street Hemel Hempstead HP1 1EG
Change of use from current (a2) travel agent to (sui generis) heath and beauty therapy sa…
4/00732/16/FUL
2016 Approved
7 Bridge Street Hemel Hempstead HP1 1EG
Change of use from current (a2) travel agent to (sui generis) heath and beauty therapy sa…
4/00732/16/FUL
2016 Approved
2 Marlowes Shopping Centre Marlowes Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DX
One fascia sign, one projecting sign and two nameplates
4/00439/16/ADV
2016 Approved
2 Marlowes Shopping Centre Marlowes Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DX
One fascia sign, one projecting sign and two nameplates
4/00439/16/ADV
Dacorum
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#54 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings