South Oxhey, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Oxhey, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Oxhey are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Oxhey
South Oxhey is an estate situated in the Watford Rural parish within the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire, England, near the boundary with Greater London. This area, located in the southwestern corner of Hertfordshire, had a population included in the Northwick Ward according to the 2011 Census, making it an important locality for planning applications and developments in the region.
District: Watford Rural
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £479,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Oxhey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South 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 South Oxhey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near South Oxhey.
- 26/0922/HCR3 · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Former Sir James Altham School Site Land To East Of Lytham Avenue South Oxhey WD19 6FW
Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Demolition of vacant swimming pool building at former Sir James Altham School, installation of cladding to existing wall connecting the swimming pool building to O
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/0922/HCR3 - Former Sir James Altham School Site Land To East Of Lytham Avenue South Oxhey WD19 6FW
Neighbouring Authority Consultation: Demolition of vacant swimming pool building at former Sir James Altham School, installation of cladding to existing wall connecting the swimming pool building to O
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/0758/FUL - 5 Hoylake Gardens South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6LQ
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension, provision of external wall insulation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 15 Bramley Gardens South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6YD
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 6.00 metres, maximum height 2.90 metres, maximum eaves height 2.80 metres)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 26/0746/PDE - 15 Bramley Gardens South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6YD
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 6.00 metres, maximum height 2.90 metres, maximum eaves height 2.80 metres)
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/0733/FUL - 30 Bramshaw Gardens South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6XP
Construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 174 Prestwick Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6LE
Demolition of existing garage and single storey side extension; construction of single storey front, side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/0729/FUL - 174 Prestwick Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6LE
Demolition of existing garage and single storey side extension; construction of single storey front, side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 58 Northwick Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6NH
Variation of condition 2(plans) pursuant to planning permission 25/1439/FUL to allow the single storey rear extension depth from 2.0 meters to 2.5 meters
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 5 James Way South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6HL
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 6.00 metres, maximum height 2.88 metres, maximum eaves height 2.77 metres)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 106 Woodhall Lane South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6HA
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of an outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 10 St Martins Close South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6NJ
T1 - Oak tree reduced by 2m due to excessive shading
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 97 Muirfield Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6LU
Loft conversion including rear dormer and front/rear rooflights, replacement of roof tiles
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 42 Bramshaw Gardens South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6XP
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Installation of mobile home in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 46 Barnhurst Path South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6UD
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension including rear dormer and front rooflights; side window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 165 Muirfield Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6JE
Retrospective: Demolition of existing single storey side extension and construction of front porch and single storey side extension, removal of chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 111 Muirfield Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6JE
Demolition of existing timber shed and erection of outbuilding to use as an ancillary annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land To South Of Foxgrove Path/Heysham Drive South Oxhey Watford WD19 6YL
Discharge of Condition 19 (SuDs Maintenance Plan) pursuant to planning permission 25/1182/RSP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 111 Muirfield Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6JE
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of single storey rear extension and loft conversion including rear dormer and front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 20 St Annes Close South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6RZ
Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - English Oak (Quercus robur) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.8m Approx. Height - 22m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 15m Location - Right of house, No.20 Service - Crown Reduc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Three Rivers | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of South Oxhey in Hertfordshire
South Oxhey is an estate situated in the Watford Rural parish within the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire, England, near the boundary with Greater London. This area, located in the southwestern corner of Hertfordshire, had a population included in the Northwick Ward according to the 2011 Census, making it an important locality for planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Watford Rural district.
Property prices in South Oxhey show an average sale price of £479,980, 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 South Oxhey a particularly low-crime area.
South Oxhey has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oxhey Hall, No data available for publication by HE, Frith Wood. 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 South Oxhey includes 8 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 South Oxhey
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near South Oxhey. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near South Oxhey.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near South Oxhey were outline applications (25), full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (10).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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