Search Berkhamsted planning applications
40 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Berkhamsted · updated daily · Dacorum Borough Council
- 121 Cross Oak Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3HZAwaiting decisionFirst-floor rear extension; replacement of two front dormers with a single gable-fronted dormer; alteration of existing dormer roof from hipped to gable; extension of front roof to form porch canopy with rooflights; living room front windows extended down: replacement windows in painted timber (currently UPVC); painted timber cladding to dormers and existing rear extension; re-roofing in slate; and new rooflights to existing bathroom and rear extension.Received 5 Nov 202626/02449/FHA
- Hillcrest Doctors Commons Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3DRAwaiting decisionFell treeReceived 5 Nov 202626/02459/TCA
- Christian Science Society Cowper Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3DAAwaiting decisionChange of use from a church (Class F1) to a single dwelling (Class C3) and associated works including boundary treatment and inclusion of rooflights.Received 3 Nov 202626/02424/FUL
- 42 Durrants Lane Northchurch Hertfordshire HP4 3PLAwaiting decisionTwo-storey side and rear and single-storey front extensionsReceived 2 Nov 202626/02420/FHA
- 10 Winston Gardens Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3NSAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension, loft conversion and infill of car port to create additional garage / storage / gym space.Received 27 Oct 202626/02360/FHA
Planning in Berkhamsted
- Approved
- 96%
- 169 of 174 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Berkhamsted in the last 24 months, from Dacorum Borough Council's planning register.
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HP4 452 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Dacorum Borough Council
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About Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted is a vibrant market town located in the Bulbourne valley of Hertfordshire, approximately 26 miles northwest of London. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 21,245 and is part of the civil parish within the Dacorum borough, adjacent to the larger new town of Hemel Hempstead. Surrounded by picturesque countryside and the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Berkhamsted presents a unique setting for potential planning applications amidst its scenic charm. The town has a population of approximately 18,781 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dacorum district.
Berkhamsted covers an area of approximately 1278.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Berkhamsted show an average sale price of £807,789, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Berkhamsted area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Berkhamsted a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Berkhamsted has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Berkhamsted planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.berkhamstedtowncouncil.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Berkhamsted, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 218 planning applications were submitted near Berkhamsted. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (62), discharge of conditions (30), tree works (22). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).