Hall Bell Lane Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3RD Data via plota.co.uk

25/03077/FUL - Full Planning Permission Refused

Proposal

Conversion of Commercial Building (F1) into children home (C2) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Dec 2025
Validated
11 Feb 2026
Consultation
16 Feb 2026
Refused
8 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 8 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dacorum
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
HP4 3RD
Received
17 Dec 2025
Validated
11 Feb 2026
Ward
Northchurch
Parish
Northchurch Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Refuse Permission/Consent
Decision date
8 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
ANJUM DESIGN Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14568307
Neighbours
16 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dacorum
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#54 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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