Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Borehamwood are administered by Hertsmere Borough Council. View the full Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Borehamwood
Borehamwood, located in southern Hertfordshire just 12 miles from Charing Cross, is a vibrant town with a population of 36,322. As part of the London commuter belt, it boasts notable film and television studios, including the renowned Elstree Studios, making it a key area for creative industries and potential planning applications related to entertainment and residential development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £479,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Borehamwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Borehamwood.
- 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 Borehamwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Borehamwood.
- 26/0762/TPO - 312 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1TT
T2 OAK. Fell. Reasons: see attached report
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 312 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1TT
T2 OAK. Fell. Reasons: see attached report
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/0705/CLP - 127 Hartforde Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5JR
Single storey rear extension. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 84 Hartforde Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5JT
Conversion of loft to habitable space with associated hip to gable roof alterations and rear dormer. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land Between 22 Catterick Way And 158 Croxdale Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans and drawings) and 14 (samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces) to allow for the replacement of hanging tiles with bri
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 6 Holmesley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1FU
Construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 26 Crown Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5JH
Subdivision of existing semi-detached house and garden, and alterations to fenestration, to facilitate conversion into 2x flats with private amenity space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - BBC Elstree Centre Clarendon Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1JF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 (tile materials) of planning permission reference 25/0642/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 6 Holmesley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1FU
Construction of single storey rear extension with lantern rooflight. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed). 13/3/2026: APPLICATION WITHDRAWN & TRANSFERRED TO 26/0337/HSE.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 34 Northfield Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5AQ
Construction of first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Meadow Park Broughinge Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Re-modelling of Brook Road Car Park, construction of a cafe with public toilets, addition of a tree lined pedestrian access creating a new entrance to the park, and installation of external lighting a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 54 Alban Crescent Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5JF
Single storey rear extension. Depth: 4m, Height: 3m, Eaves: 2.7m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 100 Hartforde Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5JS
Construction of single-storey rear extension Depth: 6.00m, Height: 3.00m, Eaves: 3.00m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - BBC Elstree Centre Clarendon Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1JF
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 15, 16, and 17 (Land Contamination) of planning permission reference 25/0642/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land Rear Of 305 To 307 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 parts B and C (remediation scheme) of planning permission reference 24/0075/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land Rear Of 305-307 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (landscaping and boundary treatment), 8 (lighting design strategy) and 9 (gates) of planning permission reference 24/0075/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 81 Barton Way Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1PQ
Change of use to C3 dwelling house. Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - BBC Elstree Centre Clarendon Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1JF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 35 (construction management plan) of planning permission reference 25/0642/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - BBC Elstree Centre Clarendon Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1JF
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 29 (drainage) and 31 (surface water management plan) of planning permission reference 25/0642/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land Between 22 Catterick Way And 158 Croxdale Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 14 (materials) of planning permission reference 24/0414/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Borehamwood in Hertfordshire
Borehamwood, located in southern Hertfordshire just 12 miles from Charing Cross, is a vibrant town with a population of 36,322. As part of the London commuter belt, it boasts notable film and television studios, including the renowned Elstree Studios, making it a key area for creative industries and potential planning applications related to entertainment and residential development.
Property prices in Borehamwood show an average sale price of £479,110, 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 Borehamwood a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Borehamwood. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Borehamwood.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Borehamwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Borehamwood were outline applications (28), full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (18).
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 65 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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