New Build approval rate in Hertsmere
Hertsmere approved 82.5% of new build applications, based on 97 decisions analysed.
Last updated: August 2026
82.5%
new build approval rate
97
New Build decisions
80
Approved
17
Refused
87.8%
Hertsmere overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Hertsmere average (87.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Hertsmere
New Build
82.5%
Hertsmere all applications
87.8%
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Other project types in Hertsmere
86.6%
91.4%
91.2%
87.2%
87.9%
95.0%
89.1%
92.9%
94.8%
83.2%
89.3%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%