Deacons Hill, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Deacons Hill, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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: £479,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
13 planning applications found near Deacons Hill.
- - 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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
View full details - - 77 Milton Drive Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2BA
Single storey rear extension. Depth: 3.3m, Height: 2.5m, Eaves: 2.5m.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Woodcock Hill Farm Cottage Barnet Lane Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3QU
Demolition of front porch and construction of part single, part two storey front extension including relocation of front entrance to side (as amended by plans received on 13.06.2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 58 Lullington Garth Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2HF
Demolition of detached garage and outbuilding, and rear conservatory. Construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension with pitched roof, conversion of loft to habitable room with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 1 The Rise Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JR
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of rear infill extension to include alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2024-01-09
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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 £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 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Deacons Hill. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Deacons Hill.
At 63 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 (22), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.