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1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

Awaiting decision Dacorum 26/00497/OUT Outline Planning Permission

Works: Extension Several homes

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Proposal

Addition of porch and insertion of 2 doorways. Conversion of dwelling to up to 2 dwellings and an up to 8-person HMO.

As published by the council, reference 26/00497/OUT

Application record

Reference
26/00497/OUT
Type
Outline Planning Permission
Status
With planning case officer
Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
Kings Langley
Parish
Kings Langley Parish Council
Postcode
WD4 8JR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Dacorum register

This site has had 6 applications since 2021: 4 approved, 1 refused.

  • 22/03574/FUL Refused

    1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    Extension of existing dwelling to create 4 dwellings

    Decided 26 Jan 2023 Full applications
  • 22/02398/ROC Granted

    1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) and 5 (Vehicle access) attached to planning permission 21/02796/FHA - Removal of garage, reduction in ground level to create a level garden (maximum reduction 1400mm) and construction of 8m split level rear extension.

    Decided 16 Jan 2023 Amendments
  • 21/02320/UPA Granted

    1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    Additional storey to match existing building. 4 windows to front, 2 to rear. Full height with additional storey will be 7.8m

    Decided 9 Aug 2021 Prior approval
  • 21/02319/HPA Granted

    1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    Single storey rear extension measuring 8m deep with a maximum height of 4m and a maximum eaves height of 2.5m.

    Decided 8 Jul 2021 Prior approval
  • 21/02317/LDP Granted

    1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    Rear extension 4m deep - 7.5m wide - 2.5m eaves height and 4m total height.

    Decided 8 Jul 2021 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Feb 2026

    Received by Dacorum

  2. 16 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 11 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Dacorum took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

17 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Dacorum for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Dacorum's median decision took 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About outline applications

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • 1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    21/02320/UPA Submitted 4 Jun 2021 0m away

    Additional storey to match existing building. 4 windows to front, 2 to rear. Full height with additional storey will be 7.8m

    Granted Prior approval Windows or glazing 7 docs

  • 1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    21/02319/HPA Submitted 4 Jun 2021 0m away

    Single storey rear extension measuring 8m deep with a maximum height of 4m and a maximum eaves height of 2.5m.

    Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs
    Small domestic

  • 1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    21/02317/LDP Submitted 4 Jun 2021 0m away

    Rear extension 4m deep - 7.5m wide - 2.5m eaves height and 4m total height.

    Granted Lawful development Extension 7 docs

  • 1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    22/03574/FUL Submitted 1 Dec 2022 0m away

    Extension of existing dwelling to create 4 dwellings

    Refused Full applications Extension 14 docs
    Several homes

  • 1 The Orchard Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JR

    22/02398/ROC Submitted 28 Jul 2022 0m away

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) and 5 (Vehicle access) attached to planning permission 21/02796/FHA - Removal of garage, reduction in ground level to create a level garden (maximum reduction 1400mm) and construction of 8m split level rear extension.

    Granted Amendments Extension 8 docs

  • 5 Church Lane Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8JP

    26/00675/FHA Submitted 20 Mar 2026 34m away

    Installation of French doors in original window aperture, blocking up existing single leaf barn-type door and installation of window to rear elevation.

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 8 docs
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