12 Middleknights Hill Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3NA Data via plota.co.uk

26/01958/FUL - Full Planning Permission With planning case officer

Proposal

Demolition of existing garage to create a new 2-bed dwelling with enclosed garden and off street parking. Alterations to vehicle hardstanding, fenestration, and porch roof Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
8 Sept 2026
✓
Consultation
14 Sept 2026
✓
Validated
2 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 27 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 26 Nov 2026 and 4 Dec 2026, from Dacorum's recent new homes.

The consultation period closed on 5 Oct 2026.

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; 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.

Building

Floor area103 m² (1,109 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (66 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 7 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2025, 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 Planning Permission
Postcode
HP1 3NA
Received
8 Sept 2026
Validated
2 Oct 2026
Ward
Gadebridge
Parish
Hemel Hempstead (No Parish)
Case officer
Show
Applicant
Show
Agent
D2 Design Studio Limited

Decision outlook

Day 7 of the 56-day target. Dacorum usually decides new homes by day 56.

Day 749 days to the 56-day target
56%decided within 8 weeks
60%approved
7%go to committee

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 4 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15204540
Planning Portal ref
PP-15204540
Neighbours
14 Sept 2026
Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Comments by
5 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
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

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.