Hollybush Lane Near Junction With A5183 Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8HH
With planning case officer
26/00410/HED
Description
Removal of hedgerow located on both sides of Hollybush Lane, near the junction with the A5182 London Road, opposite the Holiday Inn at Markyate
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