Bourne End, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bourne End, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bourne End are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bourne End
Bourne End is a picturesque village in Hertfordshire, England, strategically located along the historic Roman Akeman Street, between Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead. It lies on the former A41 London-Liverpool Trunk Route and alongside the Grand Union Canal, which connects London to Birmingham, at the convergence of the Bourne Gutter and the River Bulbourne. Within the Dacorum Ward of Bovingdon, Flaunden, and Chipperfield, Bourne End presents a unique blend of historical charm and natural beauty, making it a notable area for planning applications.
District: Dacorum
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £636,767 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Hemel Hempstead
- LSOA: Dacorum 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bourne 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 Bourne End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
265 planning applications found near Bourne End.
- - 1 Westbrook Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2EF
1-12 inclusive Westbrook Drive, Bourne End, HP1 2EF Copy of Demand Notice dated 24/11/2020 ref 4/02061/18/MFA, and confirmation the associated sum of £6,296,633.86 has been paid. Confirmation from Dac
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Bayford Bourne End Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RL
Loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - LA3, Land At West Hemel Hempstead
Non material amendment attached to planning permission 24/02630/RES
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - The Anchor London Road Bourne End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RH
Retention of existing public house and construction of one three-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) on land to the side of the existing public house (Sui Generis). Creation of a new vehicular access off
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Barns London Road Bourne End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RH
Change of use of land from graphic design studio to Class E use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Kingsway London Road Bourne End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Construction of three dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Sandane London Road Bourne End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RJ
Construction of new boundary wall, replacement of tarmac driveway with new gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - The Lodge Pouchen End Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2SA
Conversion of the existing detached garage to a habitable room and the replacement of the existing garage door with new glazed sliding doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - LA3, Land At West Hemel Hempstead
Details required by Condition 7 (Drainage) attached to planning permission 4/03266/18/MFA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Timberdene Winkwell Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RZ
Use of existing building for ancillary purposes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Bourne End Farm London Road Bourne End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RH
Replacement wooden windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Lavender Cottage Pouchen End Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2SA
Existing gravel parking area removed and replaced with concrete slab; Timber-framed, Timber-clad detached outbuilding constructed with flat roof with dummy pitched roof to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - Bourne End Farm London Road Bourne End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RH
Variation of Conditions 2 (Useage) and 3 (Storage), Removal of Conditions 4 (Jump storage) and 7 (Fences) attached to planning permission 4/00814/11/MFA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Bourne End Farm London Road Bourne End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RH
Replacement windows
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Pouchen End Farm Pouchen End Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2SA
Construction of 6 custom build dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - The Dutch Barn Studios Pouchen End Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2SA
Demolition of existing building and construction of single family dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Land West Of Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead
Details as required to partially discharge condition 9 (Tree protection and Arboricultural method statement) with respect to phases 1B, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5 and strategic landscpaing (as per phasi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Former Milking Shed Pouchen End Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2SA
Proposed demolition of existing studio building to be replaced with a single story private dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Bluebell Cottage Pouchen End Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2SA
Works to tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - The Cottage London Road Bourne End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 2RJ
Restoration of south east elevation and west gable.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Bourne End in Hertfordshire
Bourne End is a picturesque village in Hertfordshire, England, strategically located along the historic Roman Akeman Street, between Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead. It lies on the former A41 London-Liverpool Trunk Route and alongside the Grand Union Canal, which connects London to Birmingham, at the convergence of the Bourne Gutter and the River Bulbourne. Within the Dacorum Ward of Bovingdon, Flaunden, and Chipperfield, Bourne End presents a unique blend of historical charm and natural beauty, making it a notable area for planning applications. It sits within the Dacorum district.
Property prices in Bourne End show an average sale price of £636,767, 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 Bourne End a particularly low-crime area.
Bourne End has one conservation area within its boundaries: Winkwell. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bourne End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Heath Pit SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bourne End 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.
Planning Activity in Bourne End
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Bourne End. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 127 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bourne End maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 127 days, decisions near Bourne End take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bourne End were discharge of conditions (57), full planning applications (24), outline applications (13).
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 106 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
21 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 15 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 61 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
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