5 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AF Data via plota.co.uk

26/02075/FHA - Full Householder Application With planning case officer
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Removal of existing side extension and rear bay window. Proposed front bay window with new roof over entrance and bay windows, single storey side extension extending 3.1 metres and single storey rear extension extending 3 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
25 Sept 2026
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Consultation
25 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 14 Nov 2026, from Dacorum's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 16 Oct 2026

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Documents 10

Plans & drawings 8

PDF Existing site block plan Existing Plans · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing ground floor plan Existing Floor Plans · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing first floor and roof plan Existing Floor Plans · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed site block plan Block Plan of the Site · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed ground floor plan Proposed Floor Plans · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed first floor and rood plans Proposed Floor Plans · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing front, side and rear elevations Existing Elevations · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed front, side and rear elevations Proposed Elevations · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Applicationformredacted Application Form Redacted · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Photos Photos Online · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Hemel Hempstead built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £375,000 in January 2025. Semi-detached house, freehold.

9 January 2025£375,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area148 m² (1,593 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (45 out of 100), could reach D
PropertySemi-detached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, LPG
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Dacorum
Application type
Full Householder Application
Postcode
HP3 8AF
Received
25 Sept 2026
Validated
25 Sept 2026
Case officer
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Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 14 of the 56-day target. Dacorum usually decides extensions by day 50.

Day 1442 days to the 56-day target
87%decided within 8 weeks
89%approved
645decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Dacorum in the last twelve months, from validation. Dacorum decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 4 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15092995
Planning Portal ref
PP-15092995
Neighbours
25 Sept 2026
Consultation
25 Sept 2026
Comments by
16 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2021 Refused
New dwelling
21/00072/FUL
2021 Refused
New dwelling
21/00072/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AY
Construction of garage.
22/02346/FHA
2022 Approved
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AY
Construction of garage.
22/02346/FHA
2022 Approved
13 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AF
Single storey rear extension measuring 4m deep with a maximum height of 3.9m and maximum…
22/00514/HPA
2022 Approved
13 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AF
Single storey rear extension measuring 4m deep with a maximum height of 3.9m and maximum…
22/00514/HPA
2022 Approved
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AY
Proposed garage
22/00492/FHA
2022 Approved
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AY
Proposed garage
22/00492/FHA
2021 Approved
18 Nash Green Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AA
Rebuilding, to the same shape and form, a completely burned down single bedroom house, an…
21/02671/FUL
2021 Approved
18 Nash Green Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AA
Rebuilding, to the same shape and form, a completely burned down single bedroom house, an…
21/02671/FUL
2021 Approved
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AY
Construction of detached garage block.
21/00045/FHA
2021 Approved
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AY
Construction of detached garage block.
21/00045/FHA
2020 Refused
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AY
External rear terrace and screen fencing
20/03101/FHA
2020 Refused
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8AY
External rear terrace and screen fencing
20/03101/FHA
2019 Approved
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AY
Proposed flank and rear extensions
4/01652/19/FHA
2019 Approved
29 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AZ
Retention of two storey side extension & porch to the front
4/00900/19/FHA
2019 Approved
14 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AZ
Single storey rear extension, porch extension and front driveway including new crossover…
4/00084/19/FHA
2018 Approved
36 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AF
First floor side extension
4/00571/18/FHA
2018 Approved
19 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AY
Single storey side and rear extension.
4/00888/18/FHA
2017 Approved
14 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AZ
Single storey rear extension, porch extension and front driveway including new crossover…
4/02855/17/FHA
2017 Approved
13 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AY
Proposed flank and rear extension
4/00438/17/FHA
2016 Withdrawn
42 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AF
Loft conversionwith rear Dormer.
4/02018/16/LDP
2016 Approved
29 Chambersbury Lane Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AZ
Two storey side extension and front porch
4/01018/16/FHA
2016 Approved
11 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AF
Single storey front extension and new roof over existing side projection
4/00211/16/FHA
2016 Approved
11 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AF
Single storey front extension and new roof over existing side projection
4/00211/16/FHA
2016 Approved
13 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AF
Single storey side and front extensions
4/00112/16/FHA
2016 Approved
13 Highbarns Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AF
Single storey side and front extensions
4/00112/16/FHA
Dacorum
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#51 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dacorum is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 296. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #150 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #171 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #50 of 296
22%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #22 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
127 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,130
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.