54 The Ridgeway Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 8PS Data via plota.co.uk

26/1068/FUL - Full Planning Permission Refused

Proposal

Demolition of existing dwelling to facilitate construction of semi-detached dwelling with habitable space in the loft, construction of single storey outbuilding to the rear and associated front boundary works to include vehicular and pedestrian gate. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
30 Jul 2026
✗
Refused
23 Sept 2026
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Consultation
24 Sept 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 23 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Sept 2026

Documents 19

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 4

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; 2 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Radlett built-up area; Green belt 24 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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 1

Last sold for £740,000 in January 2026. Semi-detached house, freehold.

28 January 2026£740,000

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

Building

Floor area84 m² (904 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (39 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1996 to 2002
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
WD7 8PS
Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
30 Jul 2026
Ward
Aldenham East
Parish
Aldenham Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
24 Sept 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision date
23 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
A D Practice Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 55 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Refused, as 17% of demolitions here are.

54%decided within 8 weeks
83%approved
98decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Hertsmere in the last twelve months, from validation. Hertsmere decision record →

Public comments

2comments received
2 neutral

12 neighbours consulted · Last counted 25 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15108244
Planning Portal ref
PP-15108244
Neighbours
24 Sept 2026
Consultation
24 Sept 2026
Comments by
4 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
24 Sept 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.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.