Oakhurst Lodge Magpie Hall Road, Bushey Heath, Bushey, WD23 1NY

Pending PL/1009/26 - Adjacent Authority Consultation
Council
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
WD23 1NY
Type
Adjacent Authority Consultation

Description

Consultation from Neighbouring Authority: London Borough of Hertsmere: Reference 26/0353/HSE; Single storey and first floor side infill extensions; conversion of loft to habitable space with roof alterations to include increase in ridge height, insertion of 4x dormer windows (3x to rear with Juliet balconies, 1x to front) and 5x roof lights (2x to each side, 1x to rear); alterations to fenestration

Harrow
Planning Authority Score
5.4/10
Average
#125 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Harrow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #88 out of 292. Harrow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Harrow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #270 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #255 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #88 of 292
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #60 of 292
49%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
54%
Change of use approved
24 decided
1,316
Total decisions
287 refused in 2025