20 Murray Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1JD

With planning case officer 26/00393/FHA
Council
Date received
20 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
HP4 1JD

Description

Demolition of two existing side extensions. Two Storey side Extension to the East, Two storey side extension to the West, single storey garage extension to the front. Refurbishment of remaining existing dwelling, including new cladding, windows and doors.

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