Bushey St James planning approval rate
Bushey St James ward in Hertsmere has a 87.6% approval rate based on 259 planning decisions. Hertsmere overall: 87.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.6%
ward approval rate
259
Decisions
227
Approved
32
Refused
87.5%
Hertsmere average
Bushey St James is broadly in line with the Hertsmere average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Bushey St James compares
Bushey St James ward
87.6%
Hertsmere overall
87.5%
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Recent decisions in Bushey St James
Construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension. · Tue 29 Sep 2026
2x Connifer Trees to fell. Located to the rear of the property. · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Change of Use from C3 Dwelling to Children's residential home (C2). · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Replacement of existing double glazed units in ensuite bathroom (Application for · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing garage and utility room and construction of single storey · Fri 14 Aug 2026
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