Northchurch, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northchurch, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Northchurch are administered by Dacorum Borough Council. View the full Dacorum Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Northchurch
Northchurch is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Bulbourne Valley of Hertfordshire, UK. Strategically situated between the towns of Berkhamsted and Tring, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and convenient access to nearby urban amenities, making it an interesting location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 2,836 (2021) · Area: 1501.8 km²
District: Dacorum
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £733,802 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: Dacorum 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northchurch.
- 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 Northchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Northchurch.
- - 17 Darrs Lane Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3RH
Single storey rear extension & associated decking area and installation of door to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 69 High Street Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QH
Removal of existing conservatory, replacement windows and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 41 Covert Road Northchurch Hertfordshire HP4 3RS
Conversion of existing storey into a study and utility room, alterations to the rear fenestration, insertion of a window and enlargement of the two existing glazed door set, enlargement of the existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Flat The George And Dragon 87 High Street Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QL
Works to tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 25 Darrs Lane Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3RJ
Single storey side extension; roof of existing single storey rear extension raised; conversion of garage; enlargement of porch and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 23 Valley Road Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3PZ
Loft conversion featuring a single rear dormer and 3no. front facing rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Moore Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3PX
Increase to eaves and ridge height to improve internal head-height and to facilitate a more functional and sustainable loft conversion, and to incorporate the proposed lowering of side dormers as appr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 7 The Meads Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QX
Loft conversion including insertion of 6 no. rooflights plus solar panels to south east elevation, amendments to fenestration and new roof over existing garage & utility room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 Lochnell Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QD
Loft conversion including the construction of a rear dormer and the installation of three front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 68 Valley Road Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3PZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 5 Ashridge Rise Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3JT
Loft conversion with a rear dormer that has a volume of less that 50 cubic meters, and to include 3 roof windows on the front elevation Plus re-roofing the existing single storey rear extension and co
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 58A Durrants Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3PG
Construction of a single-storey detached outbuilding within the rear garden of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 12 Darrs Lane Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3RH
Rear and side extension and modified porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 4 Moore Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3PX
Single storey rear and side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 14 Durrants Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3PF
Build single storey outbuilding in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 23 Valley Road Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3PZ
Loft conversion featuring a single rear dormer and 3no. front facing rooflights. First floor side window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Rosemary Cottage 126 High Street Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QS
Variation of condition 4 (roof tiles) attached to planning permission 24/00087/FUL.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 15 Granville Road Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3RL
Outbuilding and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 83 High Street Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QL
Rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 12 Farm Place Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3AU
Addition of window to side elevation. Proposed materials: UPVC window with obscure glazing
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Northchurch in Hertfordshire
Northchurch is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Bulbourne Valley of Hertfordshire, UK. Strategically situated between the towns of Berkhamsted and Tring, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and convenient access to nearby urban amenities, making it an interesting location for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,836 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dacorum district.
Northchurch covers an area of approximately 1501.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Northchurch show an average sale price of £733,802, 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 Northchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Northchurch has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Berkhamsted, 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 Northchurch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashridge Commons and Woods SSSI; 5 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, Northchurch 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 Northchurch
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Northchurch. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Northchurch.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northchurch were full planning applications (38), discharge of conditions (20), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.