4 Barham Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3PN Data via plota.co.uk

26/0562/VOC - Variation of Condition Approved

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 (plans) to allow for retention of dummy pitched roof over the single storey side element and alterations to fenestration, following grant of planning permission reference . Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Apr 2026
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Approved
17 Jun 2026
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Consultation
18 Jun 2026

Approved on 17 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Associated applications 2

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    • VariationVariation of condition 2 (plans) to allow for retention of dummy pitched roof over the single…This application26/0562/VOC

Site constraints 3

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Borehamwood built-up area; Green belt about 77 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £2,450,000 in September 2023. Detached house, freehold.

27 September 2023£2,450,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale
31 December 2020£2,500,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area261 m² (2,809 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (41 out of 100), could reach D
PropertyDetached house, 8 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2023, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Variation of Condition
Postcode
WD6 3PN
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Ward
Elstree
Parish
Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 Jun 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
17 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Colin Smith Planning Ltd
Freehold owner
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14859729
Planning Portal ref
PP-14859729
Neighbours
18 Jun 2026
Consultation
18 Jun 2026
Comments by
27 May 2026
Statutory expiry
19 Jun 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 statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.