Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #240 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Hertsmere decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #61 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #107 of 292

49%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #240 of 292

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #251 of 292

84%

Minor dwellings approved

102 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

88%

Change of use approved

25 decided

749

Total decisions

56 refused in 2025

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