Dudswell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dudswell, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dudswell are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dudswell
Dudswell is a picturesque hamlet located in South West Hertfordshire, nestled between the towns of Tring and Berkhamsted, approximately 2 miles northwest of Berkhamsted. Conveniently situated just off the A4251, Dudswell is near the Grand Union Canal and the Northchurch tunnel on the West Coast Main Line, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to transport and development in the civil parish of Northchurch.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £731,194 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: Dacorum 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dudswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dudswell.
- 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 Dudswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Dudswell.
- - 11A Ashby Road Northchurch Hertfordshire HP4 3SJ
Loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer and three front rooflights to existing roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 5 Tring Road Dudswell Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SF
Single storey side extension and rear sliding/bifold door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Acushla 17 Tring Road Dudswell Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SY
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00698/FHA
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Acushla 17 Tring Road Dudswell Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SY
Details required by Condition 4 (Construction Method Statement) attached to planning permission 24/00698/FHA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 1A Dell Road Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SP
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 25/00688/FHA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Applecroft Dudswell Lane Dudswell Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3TQ
Works to tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Lochinvar Wharf Lane Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3TG
Single storey side extension, demolition of existing wooden construction
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 2 Birch Road Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SQ
Front porch. Hip to gable loft conversion. Front and rear facing dormers. Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 22 Lyme Avenue Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SG
Ground floor rear extension, floor plan redesign, alterations to landscaping and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 4 Hamberlins Cottages Hamberlins Lane Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3TB
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 1 Ashby Road Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SJ
T1 - T7 - fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 2 Home Farm Road Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SL
Construction of a two storey side extension following demolition of exsiting garage, installation of two front facing and four rear facing dormers with alterations to fenestration and access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Limit Home Park 1 Meadow Croft Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3YT
Extension to a mobile home.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 5 Tring Road Dudswell Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3SF
Details as required by condition 6 (raised table/rumble strip) attached to planning permission 19/03272/FUL (Construction of new chalet bungalow to the side/rear of 5 Tring Road.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Dudswell in Hertfordshire
Dudswell is a picturesque hamlet located in South West Hertfordshire, nestled between the towns of Tring and Berkhamsted, approximately 2 miles northwest of Berkhamsted. Conveniently situated just off the A4251, Dudswell is near the Grand Union Canal and the Northchurch tunnel on the West Coast Main Line, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to transport and development in the civil parish of Northchurch.
Property prices in Dudswell show an average sale price of £731,194, 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 Dudswell a particularly low-crime area.
Dudswell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Northchurch, Dudswell. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Dudswell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashridge Commons and Woods SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. 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, Dudswell 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 Dudswell
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Dudswell. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dudswell.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dudswell were full planning applications (15), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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