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Hertsmere Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Hertsmere Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
5,899Searchable applications
440Recorded as pending
83%Approval rate · 3,964 approved or refused records
661Refused applications

3,303 approved · 661 refused · 305 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Sept 2020 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas16 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Decided23/0192/HSE

    Single storey side extension to facilitate new entrance, single storey side extension to include replacement of existing garage and roof alterations, single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.

    45 Baker Street Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2DZ

    Received 3 Feb 2023
  2. Decided23/0193/FUL

    Installation of all weather artificial pitch and 1.2m high rebound side boards.

    Bhaktivedanta Manor Primary School Hartspring Cottage Elton Way Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8HB

    Received 3 Feb 2023
  3. Decided23/0194/HSE

    Conversion of loft to habitable space to include insertion of two rear dormers and associated internal alterations.

    5 Earls Corner Blanche Lane South Mimms Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 3PF

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  4. Decided23/0195/DOC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 (surface water drainage) of planning permission reference 20/0315/FULEI.

    Land East Of Rowley Lane Borehamwood Hertfordshire

    Received 2 Feb 2023
  5. Decided23/0196/HSE

    Single storey side extension.

    35 Pinewood Close Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5NU

    Received 3 Feb 2023
  6. Decided23/0197/HSE

    First floor side extension with pitched roof and 2 rooflights.

    2 Reddings Avenue Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3PB

    Received 3 Feb 2023
  7. Decided23/0198/HSE

    Demolition of existing side structures, construction of a two storey side extension with new integral garage, single story rear extension and alterations to fenestration to include 2 x front roof lights.

    129 Cowley Hill Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5NA

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  8. Decided23/0199/HSE

    Demolition of existing rear extension, construction of single storey rear extension, single storey side extension to include new front entrance and alterations to fenestration.

    43 Cobden Hill Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 7JL

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  9. Decided23/0200/DOC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission reference 22/1865/FUL

    Argosy The Avenue Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2LL

    Received 3 Feb 2023
  10. Decided23/0201/CLP

    Construction of a rear dormer extension to create additional habitable space at first floor level and insertion of 2 x front roof lights. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).

    23 Robert Close Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2DH

    Received 3 Feb 2023
  11. Decided23/0202/FUL

    Change of use from a former education centre to office use.

    Former Education Centre Building Within Bushey Heath Reservoir Site Off Windmill Lane Bushey Heath Hertfordshire

    Received 3 Feb 2023
  12. Decided23/0203/TPO

    G2 2no. OAK. Crown lift to crown break only and crown thin by 15% remove epicormic growth.

    8 Blattner Close Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3PD

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  13. Decided23/0204/TPO

    G1 2no. OAK. Crown lift to crown break only and crown thin by 15% remove epicormic growth.

    9 Blattner Close Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3PD

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  14. Decided23/0205/TPO

    T21 OAK. Crown lift to crown break only and crown thin by 15% remove epicormic growth.

    10 Blattner Close Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3PD

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  15. Decided23/0206/TPO

    T1 ASH. Crown reduce by 1.5m height and 1.5m width to leave a height of 7m and width of 5m.

    63 Hartfield Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JJ

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  16. Decided23/0207/HSE

    Installation of air conditioning and air source heat pump units to rear flat roof (retrospective application).

    80 Billy Lows Lane Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1XL

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  17. Decided23/0209/HSE

    Part demolition of existing ground floor areas and rear conservatory. Construction of a part single, part two storey side and rear extension with alterations to fenestration, new front porch canopy and erection of a single storey detached outbuilding to rear garden (Amended plans received 02.06.23 and 02.08.23).

    1 Gables Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 4SP

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  18. Decided23/0211/CLP

    Conversion of loft to form habitable space including hip to gable roof alterations, rear dormer and 2 roof lights to front. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).

    77 Hillside Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1HQ

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  19. Decided23/0212/FUL

    Change of use of Agricultural building to Class E(d) gym use with parking, refuse/recycle and cycle storages.

    Lower Kitts End Farm Kitts End Road Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4RL

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  20. Decided23/0213/HSE

    Single storey rear extension. (Accompanying Listed building application 23/0214/LBC) (AMENDED PLAN RECEIVED: 06/04/2023 - change in materials)

    Brew Cottage Otterspool Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8AX

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  21. Decided23/0214/LBC

    Single storey rear extension. (Listed Building Consent) (Accompanying Householder application 23/0213/HSE) (AMENDED PLAN RECEIVED: 06/04/2023 - change in materials)

    Brew Cottage Otterspool Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8AX

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  22. Decided23/0215/TPO

    T002 OAK Reduce limbs back from powerline by up to 3m. T027 OAK. Remove small limb rubbing on most Easterly stem at approx. 4m. T029 PENDULATE OAK. Remove all dead wood over 2.5 cm in diameter and remove any significant crossing limbs. T037 OAK. Crown reduce by up to 5m. T043 ASH. Remove lower limb to the east back to or near to the main Union. Reduce the height of the central limb with habitat holes to approx. 1m above the habitat holes. Reduce the remaining crown by 30%.T079 CHERRY. Crown reduce by1.5m and crown thin by 20%. T094 HORNBEAM. Reduce to 5m T095 GREY WILLOW. Fell. T100 OAK. Fell. Please see attached tree report for all work and tree specifications and locations.

    Manor Lodge School Ridge Hill Shenley Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 9BG

    Received 9 Feb 2023
  23. Decided23/0216/FUL

    Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement detached, 6 bed dwelling with habitable loft accommodation and associated new boundary treatment.

    44 Barham Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3PN

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  24. Unknown23/0217/MA

    Application for a non-material amendment to allow for internal alterations and enlarged opening following the grant of planning permission ref 22/2101/HSE.

    32 Alexandra Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5PB

    Received 8 Feb 2023

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