45 Newark Green Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2QQ

Awaiting decision 26/0492/CLP
Council
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
WD6 2QQ

Description

Conversion of the loft into habitable space, including a rear dormer and the installation of three front roof lights. Construction of a single-storey front porch. Alterations to fenestration. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).

3.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#230 of 282

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #237 out of 282. 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%).

Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #104 of 282
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #237 of 282
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #241 of 282
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