Oakhurst Lodge Magpie Hall Road Bushey Heath Bushey WD23 1NY Data via plota.co.uk

26/0353/HSE - Householder Application Approved

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Mar 2026
Consultation
14 Apr 2026
Approved
11 May 2026

Approved on 11 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
WD23 1NY
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Bushey Heath
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
andrew boakes architect

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14788198
Neighbours
12 May 2026
Consultation
14 Apr 2026
Comments by
5 May 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