Elstree planning approval rate
Elstree ward in Hertsmere has a 88.4% approval rate based on 225 planning decisions. Hertsmere overall: 87.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.4%
ward approval rate
225
Decisions
199
Approved
26
Refused
87.5%
Hertsmere average
Elstree is broadly in line with the Hertsmere average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Elstree compares
Elstree ward
88.4%
Hertsmere overall
87.5%
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Recent decisions in Elstree
Conversion of garage to habitable space to include replacement of garage door wi · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing detached garage and construction of part single, part two · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Replacement of existing timber sliding sash windows with new uPVC sliding sash w · Thu 10 Sep 2026
Single storey rear extension. · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Installation of automated front boundary gates and brick piers with associated s · Fri 04 Sep 2026
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