16 Castle Hill Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1HE

Decided 26/00416/LDP
Council
Date received
20 Feb 2026
Date validated
20 Feb 2026
Postcode
HP4 1HE

Description

Conversion of integral garage to habitable room and construction of access ramp Garage conversion The works are mostly internal. The existing garage door will be replaced with a new insulated cavity wall construction and window. The external materials will match the existing brickwork and detailing to ensure a consistent appearance. Accessible ramp and external alterations The proposed ramp will be formed in block paving to match the existing driveway / pathways and will include appropriate edge restraints where required. The design of the ramp (including the gradient) is shown on the submitted drawings. To accommodate the ramp, and ensure safe and practical access, the existing block paved pathway to the front of the property will be modestly extended. The additional hardstanding will be formed in block paviors to match the existing in colour, size and laying pattern, as indicated on the drawings. The overall layout of the driveway will remain substantially as existing, with no new vehicular access onto the highway and no alteration to the existing access point. Access There is no proposal to create a new vehicular

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