Bennetts End, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bennetts End, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bennetts End are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bennetts End
Bennetts End is a neighbourhood situated in the southeast of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Primarily composed of public housing, it was developed in the 1950s as part of the new town initiative, making it the second area to be constructed by the New Town Corporation, following Adeyfield. This context is crucial for those researching planning applications, as it reflects the area's historical development and housing policies.
Population: 5,904
District: Dacorum
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £433,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Hemel Hempstead
- LSOA: Dacorum 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bennetts End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bennetts End.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bennetts End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Bennetts End.
- - 2 Albion Mews Belswains Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9PP
Conversion of roof space into habitable room with proposed rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Eastburn 76 St Albans Hill Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9NQ
Variation of Condition 13 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 25/00548/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 44 Hobbs Hill Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9QB
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 107 Hobbs Hill Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9QG
Single storey rear extension replacing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - British Waterways Board Apsley Yard Ebberns Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9RE
Outline application for the demolition of the existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site for 2 dwellings (all matters reserved except for access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Cranbrook 22 Newell Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9PD
Front extension lower ground floor , upper ground floor and roof over, with approach canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 38 Great Elms Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9TW
Replace existing side garage and rear extension with single storey side and rear extension; first floor side extension with roof to match existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 25 Hobbs Hill Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9QA
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 46 Hobbs Hill Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9QB
Single-storey rear extension and intallation of a new ground-level patio area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 4 Sunrise Crescent Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9NR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 67 Belswains Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9PP
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 4 Albion Mews Belswains Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9PP
Conversion of roof space into habitable room with new rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 130A Belswains Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9PP
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 34 Langley Avenue Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9NS
Front porch and single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 12 Glebe Close Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9PA
Use of C3 (a) dwelling house as C2 children's home for up to 3 children aged between 11 and 16 with two staff members on shift 24 hours a day. Visits by Professionals and/or Family to be managed via a
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 1 Fairway Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9TP
Proposed change of use for the approved outbuilding extension to be ancillary to the main dwelling and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 35 Belswains Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9PW
Details as required by Conditions 4 (EV car charging points) 6 (Landscaping) 9 (Parking) attached to planning permission 25/01264/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 78 Ebberns Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9QR
Single storey rear extension with fenestration alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 23A Belmont Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9NZ
Conversion of existing garage with part single part two-storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 10 Langley Avenue Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9NP
Part single part two-storey side extension & part single part two-storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Bennetts End in Hertfordshire
Bennetts End is a neighbourhood situated in the southeast of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Primarily composed of public housing, it was developed in the 1950s as part of the new town initiative, making it the second area to be constructed by the New Town Corporation, following Adeyfield. This context is crucial for those researching planning applications, as it reflects the area's historical development and housing policies. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,904. It sits within the Dacorum district.
Property prices in Bennetts End show an average sale price of £433,575, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bennetts End a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bennetts End includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Bennetts End
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Bennetts End. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bennetts End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bennetts End were full planning applications (42), outline applications (26), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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