Hazel Tree Lodge Back Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8EF Data via plota.co.uk

26/0392/HSE - Householder Application Approved

Proposal

Conversion of garage to habitable space with window to replace garage door; construction of single storey side extension with rooflights, and single storey front extension; new porch canopy with relocated front entrance; alterations to fenestration including rear Juliet balcony, and alterations to external materials. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Approved
28 May 2026
Consultation
29 May 2026

Approved on 28 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
WD25 8EF
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Aldenham West
Parish
Aldenham Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
28 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
JMB Design and build

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14803089
Neighbours
7 Apr 2026
Consultation
29 May 2026
Comments by
19 May 2026
Site notice
9 Apr 2026
Press notice
23 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.3/10
Poor
#225 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #243 out of 296. 55% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #57 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #108 of 296
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #243 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #249 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
27 decided
742
Total decisions
55 refused in the year to March 2026