197 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AR Data via plota.co.uk

26/0948/PD56M Awaiting decision
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Change of use of the second floor from Class E (commercial office) to Class C3 (residential dwellinghouses). The proposed development creates two self-contained residential apartments. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Jul 2026
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Consultation
15 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Postcode
WD6 1AR
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Target decision
31 Aug 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15079396
Neighbours
16 Jul 2026
Consultation
15 Jul 2026
Comments by
5 Aug 2026

Historical activity at this location

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2021 Refused
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for installation of 2 weather louvre on…
21/0596/MA
2021 Refused
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for installation of 2 weather louvre on…
21/0596/MA
2020 Approved
Installation of 4 x new weather louvre on the first floor side elevation.
20/2122/FUL
2020 Approved
Installation of 4 x new weather louvre on the first floor side elevation.
20/2122/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Footpath Outside 146 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Installation of 2x internally illuminated digital advertisement panels on either side BT…
25/1299/ADV
2025 Approved
Footpath Outside 146 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Installation of 2x internally illuminated digital advertisement panels on either side BT…
25/1299/ADV
2025 Approved
Footpath Outside 146 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Installation of 1x BT Street Hub Unit and 2x associated internally illuminated digital ad…
25/1298/FUL
2025 Approved
Footpath Outside 146 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Installation of 1x BT Street Hub Unit and 2x associated internally illuminated digital ad…
25/1298/FUL
2024 Approved
1 Grosvenor Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1BT
Demolition of garage and construction of part single part two storey side and rear extens…
24/0272/HSE
2024 Approved
189 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AW
Change of use of first floor office space of existing bank to create 2 studio flats of C3…
24/0286/PD56M
2024 Approved
189 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AW
Change of use of partial ground floor of existing bank to create one x 1 bed flat of C3 c…
24/0287/PD56M
2024 Refused
195 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AW
Removal of the timber panels and posts and replacement with aluminium powder coated panel…
24/0056/FUL
2024 Approved
1 Grosvenor Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1BT
Single storey rear extension Depth: 6m, Height: 3m, Eaves: 2.9m
24/0019/PD42
2023 Approved
142 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1EQ
Change of use of ground floor bakery E(a) to hot food takeaway (Sui-Generis) and installa…
23/0908/FUL
2023 Approved
142 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1EQ
Change of use of ground floor bakery E(a) to hot food takeaway (Sui-Generis) and installa…
23/0908/FUL
2023 Approved
213 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1TE
Modified existing entrance doors to be automatic, removal of one entrance to be replaced…
23/0496/FUL
2023 Refused
213 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1TE
Installation of 1 banner sign. (Application for Advertisement Consent).
23/0497/ADV
2023 Refused
213 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1TE
Installation of 1 banner sign. (Application for Advertisement Consent).
23/0497/ADV
2022 Approved
213 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1TE
Installation of 2 x rapid electric vehicle charging stations with associated equipment wi…
22/0510/FUL
2022 Approved
213 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1TE
Installation of 2 x rapid electric vehicle charging stations with associated equipment wi…
22/0510/FUL
2022 Refused
Land Adjacent To 211 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Installation of 1 x freestanding, externally illuminated 48 sheet poster panel (revised a…
22/0151/ADV
2022 Refused
Land Adjacent To 211 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Installation of 1 x freestanding, externally illuminated 48 sheet poster panel (revised a…
22/0151/ADV
2021 Withdrawn
Land Adjacent To 211 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Erection of 1 x 96 sheet freestanding, static externally illuminated advertising hoarding…
21/2110/ADV
2021 Withdrawn
Land Adjacent To 211 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire
Erection of 1 x 96 sheet freestanding, static externally illuminated advertising hoarding…
21/2110/ADV
2016 Approved
179 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AW
Alterations to shop front and erection of single storey rear extension with extractor flue
16/0665/FUL
2016 Approved
185 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AW
Change of use from A1 off-licence to A1/A3 Coffee Shop.
16/0539/FUL
2016 Approved
185 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AW
Change of use from A1 off-licence to A1/A3 Coffee Shop.
16/0539/FUL
2016 Approved
175 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AW
Installation of 1 illuminated fascia sign and 1 illuminated hanging sign. (Application fo…
16/0382/ADV
2016 Approved
175 Shenley Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1AW
Installation of 1 illuminated fascia sign and 1 illuminated hanging sign. (Application fo…
16/0382/ADV
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.3/10
Poor
#225 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings