Elstree planning approval rate
Elstree ward in Hertsmere has a 88.2% approval rate based on 211 planning decisions. Hertsmere overall: 87.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.2%
ward approval rate
211
Decisions
186
Approved
25
Refused
87.8%
Hertsmere average
Elstree is broadly in line with the Hertsmere average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Elstree compares
Elstree ward
88.2%
Hertsmere overall
87.8%
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Recent decisions in Elstree
Construction of first floor rear enclosed terrace with 1.7m privacy screen follo · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Construction of two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration. · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing conservatory to facilitate construction of single storey · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Single storey rear extension to farmhouse and subdivision to create 1x3 bed and · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension to farmhouse and subdivision to create 1x3 bed and · Thu 23 Jul 2026
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