Shenley, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shenley, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shenley are administered by Hertsmere Borough Council. View the full Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shenley
Shenley is a quaint village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, situated 14 miles from Central London, between Barnet and St Albans. With a population of 5,390 as of 2021, it is the largest parish in Hertsmere, encompassing a variety of rural hamlets and farming communities, including Dancers Hill, Green Street, and South Mimms. This diverse landscape presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications within the area.
Population: 4,325 (2021)
District: Hertsmere
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hertsmere
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertsmere
- LSOA: Hertsmere 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shenley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shenley.
- 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 Shenley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Shenley.
- 26/0679/HSE - 9 Cage Pond Road Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9BZ
Construction of single storey rear extension with associated roof works and conversion of loft to habitable space to include 4x rear rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 6 Hillcrest Road Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9DD
T9 LAWSON CYPRESS. Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Bungalow 14A London Road Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9EN
Single storey rear extension. Depth: 5.5m, Height: 2.9m, Eaves: 2.9m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Springfield King Edward Road Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9BY
Demolition of existing conservatory and garage to facilitate construction of part single, part two storey front, side and rear extensions with associated roof works including side dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 6 Hillcrest Road Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9DD
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a single storey rear extension, front porch extension and conversion of loft space to habitable space with 4x roof lights and alterations to fenestra
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 5 Charrington Close Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9GZ
Extension to and resurfacing of existing driveway facilitated by hard and soft landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 14 Cage Pond Road Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9BZ
Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of single storey rear extension to include 1x rooflight. (New Plans 3rd April 2025)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 2 New Road Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9EA
3 NO. LEYLAND CYPRESS. Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 30 - 32 Harris Lane Shenley Hertfordshire
Removal of existing conservatory at no 32 and rear bay windows at no 30 and 32. Construction of single storey rear extension to both properties (amendments received on 15.03.2024).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Shenley in Hertfordshire
Shenley is a quaint village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, situated 14 miles from Central London, between Barnet and St Albans. With a population of 5,390 as of 2021, it is the largest parish in Hertsmere, encompassing a variety of rural hamlets and farming communities, including Dancers Hill, Green Street, and South Mimms. This diverse landscape presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,325 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hertsmere district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shenley a particularly low-crime area.
Shenley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shenley Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Shenley includes 5 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, Shenley 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 Shenley
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Shenley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shenley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 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 Shenley were full planning applications (7), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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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.