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Planning in Westbrook Hay

Approved
96%
26 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Westbrook Hay

Postcode districts

HP1 231 applications in the last 12 monthsHP3 329 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 Westbrook Hay

Westbrook Hay, situated in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is home to the historically significant Westbrook Hay School, an independent preparatory institution that has operated from this notable great house since 1963. This location plays a key role in the local educational landscape and may influence planning applications related to educational facilities and heritage conservation in the area.

Property prices in Westbrook Hay show an average sale price of £433,575, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Westbrook Hay 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 Westbrook Hay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Westbrook Hay has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westbrook Hay 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 Westbrook Hay, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Westbrook Hay. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (8), tree works (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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 Westbrook Hay?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Westbrook Hay. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westbrook Hay?
The average planning decision time near Westbrook Hay is 42 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 Westbrook Hay?
The planning approval rate near Westbrook Hay is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westbrook Hay?
The most common type of planning application near Westbrook Hay is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westbrook Hay?
You can search and track planning applications near Westbrook Hay on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.