Deacons Hill, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Deacons Hill, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Deacons Hill are administered by Hertsmere Borough Council. View the full Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Deacons Hill
Deacon's Hill is a residential area located in Elstree, Hertfordshire, situated immediately west of the railway line. While residents often consider it part of Elstree, it is geographically distinct from the village. The area features a mix of housing and the Deacon's Hill open space, making it a relevant location for planning applications related to residential development and community amenities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £460,348 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Deacons Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Deacons Hill.
- 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 Deacons Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Deacons Hill.
- 26/0821/HSE - 23 Wordsworth Gardens Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2AB
Removal of garage door and infill with new wall and window, resurfacing of front garden and removal of garden railings.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/0756/TPO - 63 Hartfield Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JJ
T1 ASH. Reduce by 2m height and width. The overall height would be reduced from approximately 11m to 9m and 9m to 7m width
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-06 - 26/0757/TPO - 65 Hartfield Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JJ
T1 OAK. A 1.5m reduction overhanging branches back to boundary line. The overhanging crown extends 4m into the garden of No.63, with the lowest branch at 4m above ground level. The proposed 1.5m reduc
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-06 - - 63 Hartfield Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JJ
T1 ASH. Reduce by 2m height and width. The overall height would be reduced from approximately 11m to 9m and 9m to 7m width
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 65 Hartfield Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JJ
T1 OAK. A 1.5m reduction overhanging branches back to boundary line. The overhanging crown extends 4m into the garden of No.63, with the lowest branch at 4m above ground level. The proposed 1.5m reduc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/0700/HSE - 56 Masefield Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2HQ
Construction of first floor rear extension above existing single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/0681/CLP - 40 Carrington Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2HA
Conversion of loft to habitable space to include rear dormer, 3x front rooflights and removal of chimney stack Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 5 Summer Hill Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JA
Raising of garden levels to create flat level area to bottom end of the garden to include retaining walls with drainage provisions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/0655/TPO - 69 Hartfield Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JJ
T1 CRAB APPLE TREE. Crown reduce tree by around 1.5m to leave a final height of around 6m and reduce spread by around 1.5m to give a final spread of around 6m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/0667/HSE - 5 Summer Hill Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JA
Raising of garden levels to create flat level area to bottom end of the garden to include retaining walls with drainage provisions.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 33 Melrose Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2BH
Demolition of rear conservatory, construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension; partial conversion of garage to habitable space with window and door to replace garage door, and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 10 Ascot Close Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JH
Installation of air conditioning condenser unit to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 36 Melrose Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2BJ
Demolition of existing garage and outbuilding; construction of part single, part two storey side and rear, and single storey side and front extension, and raised rear patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 15 Masefield Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2HH
Construction of garden outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 15 Masefield Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2HH
Conversion of loft to habitable space to include hip to gable roof alterations, rear dormer and insertion of 2x front rooflights. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land Lying To The East Of Hartfield Avenue And Fronting Onto Barnet Lane Elstree Hertfordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 (Climate Change and Energy Statement) of planning permission reference 23/0053/OUT (and appeal number APP/N1920/W/23/3329947).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land Off Barnet Lane And Furzehill Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Application for the approval of reserved matters relating to details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline planning permission 23/0937/OUT (granted under APP/N1920/W/24/3346
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 69 Deacons Hill Road Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3HZ
Construction of two storey front, side and rear extensions, conversion of garage and loft to habitable space with associated roof alterations to include front and rear dormers and insertion of 4x roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Land Lying To The East Of Hartfield Avenue And Fronting Onto Barnet Lane Elstree Hertfordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 16 (contamination) & 25 (cycle parking) of planning permission reference 23/0053/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land Lying To The East Of Hartfield Avenue And Fronting Onto Barnet Lane Elstree Hertfordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 12 (site waste management plan) and 18 (noise protection scheme) of planning permission reference 23/0053/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Deacons Hill in Hertfordshire
Deacon's Hill is a residential area located in Elstree, Hertfordshire, situated immediately west of the railway line. While residents often consider it part of Elstree, it is geographically distinct from the village. The area features a mix of housing and the Deacon's Hill open space, making it a relevant location for planning applications related to residential development and community amenities.
Property prices in Deacons Hill show an average sale price of £460,348, 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 Deacons Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Deacons Hill includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Deacons Hill
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Deacons Hill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Deacons Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Deacons Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Deacons Hill were full planning applications (21), outline applications (16), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 28% 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, 11 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
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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.