Oxhey, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oxhey, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Oxhey
Oxhey is a suburb located within the Watford Borough Council area in Hertfordshire, England. As part of the Oxhey ward, it offers a mix of residential and community developments, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £546,367 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oxhey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oxhey.
- 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 Oxhey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Oxhey.
- - Flats 1-4 59 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4DA
Works to trees in conservation area due to structural issues - Plumb and mixed shrubs, Holly and Magnolia, Mixed Ivy covered group, Laurel, Holly and Lilac (see tree works schedule)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 26 Villiers Road Watford WD19 4AH
Erection of a single storey extension following demolition of the existing canopy structure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - 20C Belmont Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2GS
Construction of two storey rear infill extension, and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 7 Haydon Road Watford WD19 4DE
Conversion of loft to habitable space including rear dormer and 3x front roof lights. Certificate of lawful development (Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land Between 75 - 77 Aldenham Road Bushey Hertfordshire
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for alterations to the wording of condition 6, Part A (detailed scheme for offsite highway improvement works) following the grant of planning permissi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 27 Woodlands Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2LS
Partial conversion of garage to habitable space; first floor front extension including partial raised ridge height to facilitate loft conversion, with 2x rear dormers and insertion of 1x rooflights to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land Rear Of Grove House High Street Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1BB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (materials), 6 (landscaping & means of enclosure), 8 (construction method statement), 9 (water storage), 10 (refuse
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 80 Lower Paddock Road Watford WD19 4GS
Installation of Patio Doors and Conservation roof lights to rear of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 8 Upper Paddock Road Watford WD19 4DZ
Upward extension to rear at first floor level
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Land Between 75 - 77 Aldenham Road Bushey Hertfordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Landscaping Details) and 5 (Boundary Treatment Plan) of planning permission reference 24/1504/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 34 Aldenham Road Watford WD19 4AA
Retrospective Application for consent to display internally illuminated shopfront projecting box sign 'OFF LICENCE OPEN TILL LATE'
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Watford | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 12 King Edward Road Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4DW
Lawful Development Certficiate for loft conversion with dormer to rear and roof lights to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 59 Belmont Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2JR
T8 CEDAR. Crown thin by 15% and crown reduction of the NW face: reduce by 1.5m. final spread approx. 7m.; NE face: reduce by 1.5m. final spread approx. 6m. and SE face: reduce by 2.0m. final spread ap
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The Grange Academy London Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3AA
T1 ROBINIA. Cut back any branches that impact the top of the ERUV pole and to regularly prune, if necessary, to ensure the wire remains unaffected. Permission was previously granted under 16/2024/TRC,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 3 James Close Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2LT
T4 BIRCH. Crown lift from approx 2.0m to 3.5m above driveway provide greater clearance and reduce weight in the tree and crown thin by 30% reduce stress on upper branches and control the size of the t
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 20 Hillside Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2HA
Single storey rear extension, alterations to rear fenestration, additional fenestration in flank elevation, removal of front and rear chimney stacks. (Plans Received 14th Jan 2025)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 83 Villiers Road Watford WD19 4AL
Retrospective application for Installation of External insulation to the front and rear of the property and front garden wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Watford | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 3A Amberley Terrace Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4AQ
Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from C3 to C4 (6 person HMO) including erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Watford | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 33 Belmont Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2JR
Construction of single storey side and rear extension with pitched roof following demolition of existing side and rear single storey extension, and creation of side access to rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - 23 Lower Paddock Road Watford WD19 4DU
Works to numerous trees in conservation area - see planning statement
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Watford | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Oxhey in Hertfordshire
Oxhey is a suburb located within the Watford Borough Council area in Hertfordshire, England. As part of the Oxhey ward, it offers a mix of residential and community developments, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local developments.
Property prices in Oxhey show an average sale price of £546,367, 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 Oxhey a particularly low-crime area.
Oxhey has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bushey Melbourne Road, Watford Heath, Bushey High Street, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oxhey includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Oxhey 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 Oxhey
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Oxhey. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Oxhey.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oxhey were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 56 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 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Bushey planning applications
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- South Oxhey planning applications
- Aldenham planning applications
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.