20 Batchworth Lane Northwood HA6 3DR Data via plota.co.uk

26/1132/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Substantial demolition of existing dwelling; two storey and single storey front, side and rear extensions; construction of a front bay window; alterations to the front projection; removal of existing roof and construction of new roof form including side and rear dormer windows, front rooflights; alterations to fenestration and materials; internal alterations… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 18 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 17 Sept 2026, from Three Rivers's recent demolitions. The consultation period closed on 18 Aug 2026.

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Moor Park built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. 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.

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
HA6 3DR
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
Moor Park And Eastbury
Parish
Batchworth Community Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
DS Squared Architects

Decision outlook

Day 52 of the 56-day target. Three Rivers usually decides demolitions by day 55.

Day 524 days to the 56-day target
78%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
126decided in the last year

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

Public comments

4comments received
3 objecting1 supporting

75% object · in line with the UK average

15 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15069104
Comments by
18 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
18 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
Three Rivers
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#54 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #30 out of 296. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Three Rivers decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #145 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #184 of 296
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #30 of 296
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #28 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
17 decided
819
Total decisions
86 refused in the year to March 2026