Highfield, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highfield, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highfield are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Highfield
Highfield is a residential district located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, situated to the north of the town's historic centre. Developed on a greenfield site during the postwar expansion of Hemel Hempstead, the area is named after Highfield House, with origins linked to an ancient field name that highlights its elevation of 469 feet above sea level. This context is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the district's growth and development history.
District: Dacorum
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £433,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Hemel Hempstead
- LSOA: Dacorum 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highfield.
- 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 Highfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
145 planning applications found near Highfield.
- - 95 Jupiter Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5NT
Single storey rear extension measuring 6m deep with a maxim ridge height of 3.30m and maximum eaves height of 3.00m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 94 Saturn Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5PD
Single single storey rear extension and porch at the front. 4 Bedroom property to be converted to 4 studios
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 141 Allandale Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5AX
Demolition of single-storey side extension. New two-storey side extension and porch canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Cranford Fletcher Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5QP
Installation of five new air source heat pump units externally to the north elevation of the eastern wing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 116 Thumpers Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5SQ
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 95 Highfield Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5JE
Garage conversion and modifications to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 98 Neptune Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5QD
Works to tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 2 Wensleydale Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5TF
Infill front extension with conversion of garage. Demolition of rear extension and reconstruction of rear single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Hammond Academy Cambrian Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5TD
Teaching Block replacement on the same footprint
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 17 Larchwood Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5NA
Single storey rear extension and replacement of window at ground level rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 5 The Grazings Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5JN
Construction of front porch. Conversion of garage into habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 14A Tannsfield Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5LG
Single storey rear extension with garage conversion and new front window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 5 The Grazings Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5JN
Construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 14 Achilles Close Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5QA
Rear single storey and first floor extension to bungalow, demolition of garage and conservatory and construction of new detached 3 bedroom dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 28 Neptune Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5QE
First floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 9 Nicholas Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5JH
Construction of replacement single storey side/front extension. Alterations to existing window detailing & installation of insulated render to existing dining room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - 8 Neptune Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5QQ
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 83 Jupiter Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5NT
Single storey rear extension & single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - 14 Achilles Close Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5QA
Rear single storey and first floor extension to bungalow. Construction of new detached 3 bedroom dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 44 Cattsdell Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5SN
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Highfield in Hertfordshire
Highfield is a residential district located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, situated to the north of the town's historic centre. Developed on a greenfield site during the postwar expansion of Hemel Hempstead, the area is named after Highfield House, with origins linked to an ancient field name that highlights its elevation of 469 feet above sea level. This context is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the district's growth and development history. It sits within the Dacorum district.
Property prices in Highfield show an average sale price of £433,575, 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 Highfield a particularly low-crime area.
Highfield 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 Highfield includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Highfield 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 Highfield
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Highfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Highfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Highfield were full planning applications (55), outline applications (25), listed building and heritage (9). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
18 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (18% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 80 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.