237 Belswains Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9XE Data via plota.co.uk

26/02279/FHA - Full Householder Application With planning case officer

Proposal

Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Oct 2026
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Consultation
21 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 15 Dec 2026

Under consideration

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

Comments are open until 11 Nov 2026

Comment on this application ↗

Site constraints 4

Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m; Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Hemel Hempstead built-up area; Green belt 58 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 21 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 3

Last sold for £500,000 in January 2026. Semi-detached house, freehold.

30 January 2026£500,000
20 February 2015£297,000
16 June 2000£145,500

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

Building

Floor area77 m² (829 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (60 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 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 9XE
Received
20 Oct 2026
Validated
20 Oct 2026
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
A.J Ferryman & Associates

Decision outlook

Day 8 of the 56-day target. Dacorum usually decides demolitions by day 55.

Day 848 days to the 56-day target
71%decided within 8 weeks
81%approved
81decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 21 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15243800
Planning Portal ref
PP-15243800
Neighbours
21 Oct 2026
Consultation
21 Oct 2026
Comments by
11 Nov 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

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.