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11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Great Gaddesden · updated daily · Dacorum Borough Council

Planning in Great Gaddesden

Approved
88%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Gaddesden in the last 24 months, from Dacorum Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Great Gaddesden

Postcode districts

HP1 230 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dacorum Borough Council

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About Great Gaddesden

Great Gaddesden is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dacorum Hundred, Hertfordshire, nestled in the Chiltern Hills just north of Hemel Hempstead. The parish shares borders with Flamstead, Hemel Hempstead, Nettleden, Little Gaddesden, and Studham in Bedfordshire, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 991 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dacorum district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Gaddesden 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 (May 2026). This makes Great Gaddesden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Gaddesden has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Gaddesden 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Gaddesden, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Great Gaddesden. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Gaddesden?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Great Gaddesden. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Gaddesden?
The average planning decision time near Great Gaddesden is 88 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Great Gaddesden?
The planning approval rate near Great Gaddesden is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Gaddesden?
The most common type of planning application near Great Gaddesden is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Gaddesden?
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