New Build approval rate in Hertsmere
Hertsmere approved 81.3% of new build applications, based on 91 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
81.3%
new build approval rate
91
New Build decisions
74
Approved
17
Refused
87.4%
Hertsmere overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Hertsmere average (87.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Hertsmere
New Build
81.3%
Hertsmere all applications
87.4%
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Other project types in Hertsmere
86.0%
90.7%
90.7%
86.1%
86.9%
94.7%
88.1%
92.7%
94.2%
83.0%
89.0%
93.5%
100.0%
100.0%