Search Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications

672 applications received or decided in the last 90 days

Showing 1 to 5 of 672 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land In Front Of Civic Offices Elstree Way Borehamwood HertfordshireAwaiting decisionRelocating one of two 9m flagpoles and erection of new 10m flagpole.Received 12 Nov 202626/1565/FUL
71 Buckingham Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2RAAwaiting decisionConstruction of two storey semi-detached house with parking, cycle and bin storage.Received 11 Nov 202626/1581/FUL
The Corner House 1A Williams Way Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 7EZAwaiting decisionT001-Oak (T8)- Lift low growth over the carriageway to provide 3.5m clearance. Tree is approx 20m tall and 15m wide, tree will stand after pruning 19m tall and 14m wide. T002-Beech (T7)- Provide 2m clearance between lateral growth and the property. Lift low growth over the driveway and walkway to provide 3.5m clearance. Tree is approx 12m tall and 5-7m wide, tree will stand after pruning 11m tall and 4m wide T003-Sycamore (T6)- Lift low growth over the driveway to provide 3.5m clearance. Tree is approx 17m tall and 12m wide, tree will stand after pruning 14-15m tall and 10m wide.Received 11 Nov 202626/1621/TPO
22 Pinewood Close Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5NWAwaiting decisionChange of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 9x bed HMO (Sui Generis), with associated internal alterations and part single, part two-storey rear extension, two-storey side extension including conversion of garage to habitable space with alterations to fenestration.Received 10 Nov 202626/1570/FUL
Telecommunications Equipment On Land South Of Junction With Fuller Close On Little Bushey Lane Bushey HertfordshireAwaiting decisionTelecommunications enquiry.Received 9 Nov 202626/1617/TELENQ

Planning in Hertsmere

Applications: 3,376; received, last 2 years
Approved: 83%; 2,016 of 2,316 decided, last 2 years
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average, last 2 years

House prices in Hertsmere Borough Council: average £548,704, +1.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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From Hertsmere Borough Council's planning register. Figures cover the last 2 years; newest application received 12 Nov 2026.

Around Hertsmere

Main towns

Potters Bar 210 applications in the last 12 monthsRadlett 177 applications in the last 12 monthsBorehamwood 149 applications in the last 12 monthsOxhey 120 applications in the last 12 monthsElstree 79 applications in the last 12 monthsBushey Heath 57 applications in the last 12 monthsRowley Green 55 applications in the last 12 monthsSouth Mimms 46 applications in the last 12 monthsPatchetts Green 43 applications in the last 12 monthsShenley 35 applications in the last 12 monthsBentley Heath 11 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in the last 12 months.

Postcode districts

WD6 471 applications in the last 12 monthsEN6 424 applications in the last 12 monthsWD7 311 applications in the last 12 monthsWD23 247 applications in the last 12 monthsWD25 62 applications in the last 12 monthsEN5 10 applications in the last 12 monthsWD19 3 applications in the last 12 months

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 14 kmWatford Borough Council 8 kmLondon Borough of Barnet 9 kmThree Rivers District Council 13 kmSt Albans City and District Council 12 kmBroxbourne Borough Council 18 km

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About Hertsmere

Hertsmere Borough Council, located in Borehamwood, governs a vibrant local district in Hertfordshire, England, encompassing key settlements such as Bushey, Elstree, Radlett, and Potters Bar. Notably, the area is home to several prominent film studios, including Elstree Studios and the BBC Elstree Centre. Hertsmere is bordered by Three Rivers, Watford, St Albans, and Welwyn Hatfield, as well as the north London boroughs of Harrow, Barnet, and Enfield, making it an accessible location within the M25 Motorway.

To comment on or object to a live application, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline. You can also search Hertsmere Borough Council's planning register directly.

The council area covers 29 towns and villages, including Borehamwood, Bushey, Potters Bar and Radlett.

The most common types were full planning applications (538), outline applications (332), discharge of conditions (242). 17 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

49 planning appeals were lodged against Hertsmere Borough Council decisions, of which 18 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (56% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications has Hertsmere Borough Council received?

Hertsmere Borough Council received 3,376 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 83%.

How long does Hertsmere Borough Council take to decide applications?

Hertsmere Borough Council takes an average of 61 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Hertsmere Borough Council?

Hertsmere Borough Council approves 83% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Hertsmere Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Hertsmere Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Hertsmere Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Hertsmere Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Hertsmere Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 49 appeals were lodged against Hertsmere Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 56% success rate.