Grovehill, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grovehill, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grovehill are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grovehill
Grovehill, located within Hemel Hempstead, features two distinct residential developments initiated by the New Town Commission in 1967-68. The first, known as 'Precinct A', was designed to provide a mix of private and rented housing for families of professionals attracted to the area. This development encompasses key areas including Wooton Drive, Crawley Drive, and parts of Aycliffe Drive, all of which are strategically situated near local amenities such as schools and parks, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the region.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Grovehill.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Hemel Hempstead
- LSOA: Dacorum 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grovehill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grovehill.
- 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 Grovehill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Grovehill.
- - 7 Runcorn Crescent Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6DG
Singe-storey side extension and removal of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 2 Clyde Square Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6EF
Single storey front porch extension & garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 55 Hunting Gate Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6NY
Proposed rear side extension and proposed first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 120 Claymore Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6LP
Single storey ground floor front, side and rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 198 St Agnells Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6EQ
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 187 Claymore Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6LS
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 9 Hatfield Crescent Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6BY
3m rear extension (ground floor)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 193 Washington Avenue Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6BB
Single storey rear extension to the full width of the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 1 Sarum Place Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6DP
Single-storey rear extension measuring 6.00 metres deep with a maximum height of 3.69 metres a maximum eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 195 Washington Avenue Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6BB
Conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 19 Thames Avenue Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6EE
Single storey rear extension measuring 5m deep with maximum height of 2.45m and a maximum eaves height of 2.4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 58 Wootton Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6LB
Proposed single storey rear and side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 35 Hunting Gate Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6NX
Works to tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - 215 St Agnells Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6EG
Existing walls to be renderd using colored silicone as per attached picture.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-07-08
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Grovehill in Hertfordshire
Grovehill, located within Hemel Hempstead, features two distinct residential developments initiated by the New Town Commission in 1967-68. The first, known as 'Precinct A', was designed to provide a mix of private and rented housing for families of professionals attracted to the area. This development encompasses key areas including Wooton Drive, Crawley Drive, and parts of Aycliffe Drive, all of which are strategically situated near local amenities such as schools and parks, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Grovehill a particularly low-crime area.
Grovehill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead Old Town. 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 Grovehill includes 6 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, Grovehill 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 Grovehill
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Grovehill. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Grovehill.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Grovehill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Grovehill were full planning applications (11), outline applications (7), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Piccotts End planning applications
- Cupid Green planning applications
- Highfield planning applications
- Hemel Hempstead planning applications
- Gadebridge planning applications
- Adeyfield planning applications
- Counters End planning applications
- Hammerfield planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.