Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bushey Heath are administered by Hertsmere Borough Council. View the full Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bushey Heath
Bushey, located in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, is the second most populated town in the area, with a population growth from 25,328 in 2011 to 28,416 in 2021. The nearby neighbourhood of Bushey Heath, situated southeast of Bushey and bordering the London Borough of Harrow, features elevated areas reaching 165 metres (541 ft) above sea level, making it a notable location for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bushey Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bushey Heath.
- 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 Bushey Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Bushey Heath.
- - 109 Elstree Road Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4EG
Single storey side extensions and conversion of loft to habitable space including hip to gable roof alterations and rear dormer. Certificate of lawful development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/0909/CLP - 109 Elstree Road Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4EG
Single storey side extensions and conversion of loft to habitable space including hip to gable roof alterations and rear dormer. Certificate of lawful development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/0819/HSE - 105 Windmill Lane Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1NE
Demolition of existing hardstanding to facilitate construction of single storey rear extension with associated stairs to access rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/0721/TPO - 64 Elstree Road Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4GL
T2 OAK. Reduce the spread (radius) from 4.6m to 3.4m and height from 15-16m to 12-13m. Reduce epicormic growth by cutting this back to a height of 6m from the ground - in line with the second floor gu
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 64 Elstree Road Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4GL
T2 OAK. Reduce the spread (radius) from 4.6m to 3.4m and height from 15-16m to 12-13m. Reduce epicormic growth by cutting this back to a height of 6m from the ground - in line with the second floor gu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/0650/HSE - 90B Elstree Road Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4GQ
Construction of single storey rear extension; conversion of garage to habitable space with window to replace garage door, new pitched roof and relocated front entrance; replacement flat roof, and alte
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 55 Langmead Drive Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4GD
Construction of single storey front extension and part single, part two storey rear extension with associated roof works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Oakhurst Lodge Magpie Hall Road Bushey Heath Bushey WD23 1NY
Single storey and first floor side infill extensions; conversion of loft to habitable space with roof alterations to include increase in ridge height, insertion of 4x dormer windows (3x to rear with J
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 10 Tower View Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1PT
Demolition of existing conservatory to facilitate construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Reveley Lodge 88 Elstree Road Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4GL
Like-for-like internal repainting of railings, timber infill panels and wood-veneered ceiling. (Application for Listed Building Consent.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 14 Arden Close Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1PL
Conversion of loft to habitable space to include rear dormer, insertion of 3x front roof lights, replacement of pitched rear extension roof with flat roof, and removal of chimney stack. Alterations to
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 59 Elstree Road Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4GJ
Construction of lower ground and ground floor side extension with step access, ground and lower ground floor rear extension and terrace over lower ground floor rear extension. (Partially retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 42 Clay Lane Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1NW
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension. Certificate of lawful development (Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Adj To 8 Tower View Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1PT
All within G1. T1 1no. HAWTHORN. To remove to ground level. T2 1no. HORNBEAM. To reduce lateral branches over the garden of no.8 from 5m to 4m. T3 1no. HORNBEAM. To reduce lateral branches over the ga
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 1 Otway Gardens Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4GR
T8 PINE. Remove 2no. lower limbs as per annotated photograph.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 22 Elizabeth Grove Bushey Heath Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1XB
Construction of single storey garden room to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Bushey Heath in Hertfordshire
Bushey, located in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, is the second most populated town in the area, with a population growth from 25,328 in 2011 to 28,416 in 2021. The nearby neighbourhood of Bushey Heath, situated southeast of Bushey and bordering the London Borough of Harrow, features elevated areas reaching 165 metres (541 ft) above sea level, making it a notable location for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bushey Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Bushey Heath has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Bushey Heath High Road, Bushey Heath The Lake. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bushey Heath includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bentley Priory SSSI, Harrow Weald SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bushey Heath 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 Bushey Heath
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Bushey Heath. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Bushey Heath.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Bushey Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bushey Heath were full planning applications (15), outline applications (9), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.