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Shenley planning approval rate

Shenley ward in Hertsmere has a 85.8% approval rate based on 212 planning decisions. Hertsmere overall: 85.1%.

Last updated: March 2026

85.8%
ward approval rate
212
Decisions
182
Approved
30
Refused
85.1%
Hertsmere average

Shenley is broadly in line with the Hertsmere average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Shenley compares

Shenley ward (212 decided)
85.8%
Hertsmere overall (3,094 decided)
85.1%
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Recent decisions in Shenley

Single storey rear extension. Depth: 6.0m, Height: 2.9m, Eaves: 2.9m. · Wed 10 Dec 2025
Approved
Erection of single storey detached annexe. · Wed 26 Nov 2025
Approved
Proposed demolition of a building at Deards House (Application for Prior Notific · Fri 20 Jun 2025
Approved
Single storey rear extension Depth: 4.2m, Height: 3.9m, Eaves: 3.0m. · Thu 22 May 2025
Approved
Conversion of loft to habitable space including rear dormer, 4x side roof lights · Wed 12 Mar 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,094 decisions.

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