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

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 47 · received or decided in the last 12 months

30 Adeyfield Gardens Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5JXAwaiting decisionErection of a single-storey rear extension incorporating a side enlargement, construction of a front porch, demolition of the existing garage and associated alterations to the dwelling.Received 3 Nov 202626/02435/FHA
121 Highfield Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5JGAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear and infill extensions, garage conversion and alterations to front elevation to provide ancillary ground floor annexe.Full Householder ApplicationReceived 14 Oct 202626/02250/FHA
8 Thumpers Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5SJAwaiting decisionErection of a front entrance porch extension and replacement of the existing flat porch roof with a pitched tiled roof.Received 7 Oct 202626/02182/LDP
2 Ellen Close Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5LXApprovedSingle Storey rear extension measuring 4m deep with a maxim ridge height of 3m and maximum Eaves height of 2.7mReceived 28 Sep 202626/02085/HPA
Dacorum Bangladeshi Welfare Association DBWA Centre Stevenage Rise Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6BHAwaiting decisionUse of existing building as a place of religious worship and construction of first floor extension, including changes to the materiality of the external fa�ade, platform, lift, bin store, signage and upgrades of access to main entrance.Received 18 Sep 202626/02025/FUL

Planning in Highfield

Approved: 89%; 93 of 102 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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Around Highfield

Postcode districts

HP2 181 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Dacorum Borough Council

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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. 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.

The area around Highfield has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Highfield, 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, 118 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), outline applications (22), listed building and heritage (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highfield?

In the last 24 months, 118 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Highfield?

The average planning decision time near Highfield is 58 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 Highfield?

The planning approval rate near Highfield is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Highfield?

The most common type of planning application near Highfield is full planning applications, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Highfield?

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