What percentage of planning applications does Hertsmere approve?

Hertsmere approves approximately 88% of planning applications, based on 4,100 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Hertsmere decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 4,100 planning decisions published by Hertsmere.

What is the refusal rate for Hertsmere planning applications?

Hertsmere refuses approximately 12% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Hertsmere?

The average planning application in Hertsmere takes 13.3 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 1,004 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Hertsmere compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Hertsmere

2 days ago

Part single, part two storey side extension with balcony, two pergolas, and alte

26/0759/HSE · Aldenham East

Approved

2 days ago

Loft conversion including rear dormer extension and insertion of 2x rooflights i

26/0686/FUL · Potters Bar Furzefield

Approved

3 days ago

Single storey rear extension. Depth: 8.0m, Height: 3.0m, Eaves: 3.0m.

26/0867/PD42 · Potters Bar Oakmere

Approved

3 days ago

Extension to existing storeroom.

26/0794/HSE · Borehamwood Cowley Hill

Approved

4 days ago

Single storey rear extension Depth: 6.00m, Height: 4.00m, Eaves: 3.00m.

26/0860/PD42 · Borehamwood Cowley Hill

Approved

4 days ago

Change of use of office space to 5 self-contained flats.

26/0781/PD56M · Bushey Heath

Approved

4 days ago

Removal of existing detached garage and rear conservatory, subdivision of plot a

26/0649/FUL · Bushey North

Approved

4 days ago

Construction of two storey rear extension, insertion of 1x rear rooflight and al

26/0607/HSE · Aldenham West

Approved

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This page analyses 4,100 planning decisions made by Hertsmere from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Hertsmere planning approval rates page.

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