Bushey, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bushey, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Bushey are administered by Hertsmere Borough Council. View the full Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bushey
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. This vibrant town features the notable neighbourhood of Bushey Heath to the southeast, which boasts elevations of 165 metres (541 ft) above sea level, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £554,599 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bushey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bushey.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
423 planning applications found near Bushey.
- - 8 Avenue Rise Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AS
Single storey side extension (following demolition of side garage); single storey rear extension and rear patio/terrace including alterations to land levels and soft landscaping. (Resubmisson of expir
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/0929/HSE - 8 Avenue Rise Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AS
Single storey side extension (following demolition of side garage); single storey rear extension and rear patio/terrace including alterations to land levels and soft landscaping. (Resubmisson of expir
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 60 Homefield Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3FA
Construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/0920/HSE - 60 Homefield Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3FA
Construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/0847/FUL - First Place Nursery Falconer Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AQ
Demolition of the existing nursery building followed by construction of 8 new residential homes to include amenity space, new trees, planting and car parking.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-19 - - First Place Nursery Falconer Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AQ
Demolition of the existing nursery building followed by construction of 8 new residential homes to include amenity space, new trees, planting and car parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 9 Grove Cottages Falconer Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AE
Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Leyland cypress (Cupressus x leylandii) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m Approx. Height - 15m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 12m Location - See map Service - Section disma
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/0795/HSE - 6 Purlings Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3BL
Demolition of existing garage and utility room and construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 57 Rudolph Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3DX
Construction of single storey rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/0729/DOC - Land At Sutcliffe Close And Rear Of 5 - 14 Ford Close Bushey Hertfordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission reference 23/1135/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-28 - 26/0612/TRC - The King Stag 15 Bournehall Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3EH
T1 SYCAMORE. Reduce height by 2.5-3m and spread by 1.5-2m leaving a final height of approximately 11m. T2 SYCAMORE. Fell close to ground level. T3 SYCAMORE and T4 SYCAMORE. Twin stemmed Sycamore. Redu
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 37 High Street Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1BD
Two storey rear and single storey infill extensions and change of use of retail space at first and second floor level to create 5x self contained dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 3 King George Avenue Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4NT
Conversion of loft to habitable space including 2x front dormers. Rooflight to rear extension flat roof and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 3 King George Avenue Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4NT
Conversion of loft to habitable space with rear dormer and insertion of 3x front rooflights, and alterations to fenestration. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/0669/HSE - 3 King George Avenue Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4NT
Conversion of loft to habitable space including 2x front dormers. Rooflight to rear extension flat roof and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/0668/CLP - 3 King George Avenue Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4NT
Conversion of loft to habitable space with rear dormer and insertion of 3x front rooflights, and alterations to fenestration. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-15 - - The King Stag 15 Bournehall Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3EH
T1 SYCAMORE. Reduce height by 2.5-3m and spread by 1.5-2m leaving a final height of approximately 11m. T2 SYCAMORE. Fell close to ground level. T3 SYCAMORE and T4 SYCAMORE. Twin stemmed Sycamore. Redu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/0579/MA - First Place Nursery Falconer Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AQ
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for roof alterations following the grant of planning permission ref 21/2391/VOC.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-29 - - First Place Nursery Falconer Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AQ
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for roof alterations following the grant of planning permission ref 21/2391/VOC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 72 Falconer Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AW
Construction of single storey side and rear extension, insertion of 2x rooflights to rear main roof and removal of chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-27
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A brief summary of Bushey 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. This vibrant town features the notable neighbourhood of Bushey Heath to the southeast, which boasts elevations of 165 metres (541 ft) above sea level, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Bushey show an average sale price of £554,599, 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 Bushey a particularly low-crime area.
Bushey has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bushey Melbourne Road, Bushey High Street, Patchetts Green and Delrow, Bushey Heath The Lake, Oxhey. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bushey 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
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Bushey. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bushey.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bushey were full planning applications (50), outline applications (20), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 32 medium-scale applications, 68 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.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 59 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.