Planning application
23 Abbots Rise Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8AR
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Remove the bank and construct a retaining wall, with brickwork to the front with new steps fitted to match both neighbouring properties. Lay block paving driveway for parking and drop kerb to the footpath.
As published by the council, reference 26/01046/FHA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01046/FHA
- Type
- Full Householder Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Permission/Consent
- Received
- 8 May 2026
- Validated
- 19 May 2026
- Decided
- 24 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Kings Langley
- Parish
- Kings Langley Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WD4 8AR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Dacorum register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/01745/FUL Awaiting decision
23 Abbots Rise Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8AR
Removal of slope. Construct retaining wall. Construction of brick walls to outer leaf. Installation of 11no steps. Aco channels to run parallel to pavement. Permeable tarmac to parking hardstanding.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 May 2026
Received by Dacorum
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19 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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24 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Permission/Consent
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
17 documents on file for this application
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23 Abbots Rise Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8AR
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Removal of slope. Construct retaining wall. Construction of brick walls to outer leaf. Installation of 11no steps. Aco channels to run parallel to pavement. Permeable tarmac to parking hardstanding.
Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs -
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