Brickwork and uPVC windows at Land Between 22 Catterick Way, Borehamwood

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Hertsmere Planning Committee on 18 Jun 2026.

26/0385/VOCApproved

What was proposed

The application sought changes to approved external materials, replacing hanging tiles with brickwork and composite timber-aluminium windows with uPVC.

“DEVELOPMENT Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans and drawings) and 14 (samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces) to allow for the replacement of hanging tiles with brickwork and revision of window materials from composite timber/aluminium to uPVC following grant of planning permission 24/0414/FUL.”

“The assessment made under original application reference: 24/0414/FUL would remain accurate and the assessment under this current application need only assess the impact on the character and appearance of the amended external materials. The proposed amendment to the brickwork is considered to maintain a high- quality design and materiality and is considered acceptable.”

Officer report

Site and surrounding area

The site is a former garage site near Aberford Park, within Borehamwood, surrounded mainly by terraced homes using red brick and brown roof tiles.

“The application site is located to the north-east of Catterick Way, within a former garage site that abuts Aberford Park. The site has a rectangular form with access from Catterick Way and Croxdale Road. The application site is within the settlement of Borehamwood and within a 20-minute walk from the Elstree and Borehamwood Thameslink Station and the local amenities within The Boulevard shopping park and the Borehamwood High Street.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways had no objection, the police had no concerns about window security, and no neighbour comments were received.

“Affinity Water Limited No comments Architectural Liaison Officer (Police) No concerns. The windows meet the security requirements. Arboriculture- Place Services- Essex County Council No objection Environmental Health & Licensing No comments…”

Officer report

What members discussed

The Planning Officer clarified that construction had begun and the partly built development breached conditions until the application regularised it.

“26/0385/VOC Land Between 22 Catterick Way And 158, Croxdale Road, Borehamwood The Planning Officer presented the application which was for: ‘Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans and drawings) and 14 (samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces) to allow for the replacement of hanging tiles with brickwork and revision of window materials from composite timber/aluminium to uPVC following grant of planning permission 24/0414/FUL.”

“In response to a Member query, the Planning Officer gave clarification that the development had begun and the building had been partially built in the time the application had been received. As such, the Council as the applicant were in breach of planning conditions 2 and 14 until approved by the Committee to regularise this.”

Minutes

The committee vote

Councillors proposed and seconded approval; eleven voted for, none against and one abstained.

“It was proposed by: Councillor D Lambert, seconded by Councillor B Rosehill that the recommendations as set out in the report be agreed.”

“For: (11 total) - Councillors M Allen, M Amron, H Green, A Kaza, D Lambert, R Georgiou, M Handley, P Morris, P Richards, B Rosehill, N Susman, Against: (0 total) – No Votes Abstain: (1 total) – Councillor G Briski Total votes cast: 12”

Minutes

The decision

Permission was granted subject to conditions.

“RESOLVED that Permission be GRANTED subject to conditions.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Hertsmere Planning Committee minutes, 18 June 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Hertsmere's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Hertsmere
Date
Thursday 18 June 2026
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

This committee's year

38 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 3 against officer advice.

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