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House prices in Dacorum Borough Council: average £459,235, +3.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Dacorum Borough Council received?
Dacorum Borough Council received 2,335 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does Dacorum Borough Council take to decide applications?
Dacorum Borough Council takes an average of 55 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Dacorum Borough Council?
Dacorum Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Dacorum Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Dacorum Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Dacorum Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Dacorum Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 599 appeals were lodged against Dacorum Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Dacorum Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Dacorum Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Dacorum Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Dacorum Borough Council, located in Hemel Hempstead, oversees a vibrant district in Hertfordshire that includes the towns of Berkhamsted and Tring, along with several surrounding villages. With a population of 155,081 as of 2021, Dacorum is the westernmost of Hertfordshire's ten districts, sharing borders with St Albans, Three Rivers, Buckinghamshire, and Central Bedfordshire. Established in 1974, Dacorum is named after a historic hundred that once encompassed the area, making it a significant locale for planning applications in the region.

The council area encompasses 79 towns and villages, including Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead and Tring. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Dacorum Borough Council received 2,335 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (690), discharge of conditions (393), outline applications (280). 20 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

599 planning appeals were lodged against Dacorum Borough Council decisions, of which 155 were allowed and 362 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Dacorum Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Dacorum Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.