New Build approval rate in Hertsmere
Hertsmere approved 82.8% of new build applications, based on 99 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
82.8%
new build approval rate
99
New Build decisions
82
Approved
17
Refused
87.5%
Hertsmere overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Hertsmere average (87.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Hertsmere
New Build
82.8%
Hertsmere all applications
87.5%
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Other project types in Hertsmere
86.6%
91.8%
91.6%
87.9%
89.7%
88.3%
95.2%
93.2%
95.3%
83.3%
89.7%
100.0%
93.8%
100.0%
100.0%