Planning authority
Hertsmere Borough Council
Adopted plan 13.7 years old; plan in preparation: early consultation; HDT 26%.
- Plan over 5 years old
- HDT below 75%
Adopted plan
| Plan | Hertsmere Local Plan 2012-2027 |
| Adopted | 16 January 2013 |
| Age | 13.7 years |
| Plan period | 2012–2027 |
| Housing requirement | 3,990 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Hertsmere Local Plan 2024 |
| Stage | Early consultation |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 26% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 817 |
| Decided | 738 |
| Granted | 654 (89%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 84 |
| Major applications decided | 27, of which 23 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 195 | 189 | 171 | 18 |
| October to December 2025 | 188 | 185 | 162 | 23 |
| January to March 2026 | 219 | 147 | 138 | 9 |
| April to June 2026 | 215 | 217 | 183 | 34 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 84: 45 allowed, 0 split, 39 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 87: 30 allowed, 4 split, 53 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 46% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | Land Adjacent to No 51 Harcourt Road, Bushey, Herts, WD23 3PD Application 24/0990/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 17 August 2026 | Stables West Of Green Street, Shenley, WD7 9BA Application 25/1719/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 5 August 2026 | SURGERY, RUTHERFORD WAY, BUSHEY HEATH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 1NJ Application 25/1558/FUL | Other minor developments, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 27 July 2026 | Land Rear of 5-23 Cobden Hill, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7JL Application 25/0325/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 5 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 9 July 2026 | 21 Gills Hill Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8DE Application 25/1572/HSE | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 June 2026 | 8-9 Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1TL Application 25/0766/FUL | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 20 April 2026 | 69 Deacons Hill Road, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3HZ Application 25/1514/HSE | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 23 March 2026 | Land South of Shenley Hill, Radlett, WD7 7EL Application 24/1211/OUT | Major dwellings, 195 homes | Inquiry | Allowed |
| 20 March 2026 | The Gables, Barnet Road, Potters Bar, hertfordshire, EN6 2SJ Application 24/1200/FUL | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 16 March 2026 | Glaze Restaurant Land adj Manor Hotel, Edgwarebury Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3RE Application 25/1228/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.