34 St Marys Avenue Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3RW

Awaiting final decision 26/00400/LDP
Council
Date received
20 Feb 2026
Date validated
20 Feb 2026
Postcode
HP4 3RW

Description

Loft conversion rear facing dormer roof, two front facing velux roof light, two side facing velux roof lights and one rear facing roof light

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