52 Southmead Crescent, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8UZ

1. 29 Mar 2021

   Received by Broxbourne

2. 30 Mar 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 May 2021

   Decision issued: REFUSAL

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

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• 34 Southmead Crescent, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8UU

  07/23/0156/PN42 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 67m away

  Prior approval for single storey rear extension

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Marshcroft Drive, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8XA

  07/26/0439/HF Submitted 2 Jun 2026 69m away

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  Part retrospective retention of existing tarmac driveway and the erection of brick walls and gate along the boundary line.

  Awaiting decision Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 130 Russells Ride, -, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8UH

  07/22/1074/F Submitted 11 Nov 2022 104m away

  Change of use of garden room to massage business

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 3 Darcy Close, -, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8UQ

  07/26/0412/PN42 Submitted 22 May 2026 132m away

  Prior approval for 4.5m single storey rear extension

  Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs
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• 3 Shalcross Drive, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, En8 8ux

  07/26/0361/F Submitted 1 May 2026 153m away

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  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 07/26/0538/LDP Granted

  40 Aldermere Avenue, -, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0FE

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 2no. velux to front elevation

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 07/26/0672/LDP Awaiting decision

  18 Rosehill Close, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8NH

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and juliet balcony, and 3no. velux windows to front elevation

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 07/26/0670/LDP Awaiting decision

  52 Park Lane, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8BE

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey side and rear extension, front porch extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and 3no. rooflights to front elevation and change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 6 bed, 6 person HMO (Use Class C4)

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 07/26/0411/LDP Refused

  1 Marsh Close, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0FQ

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 3no. velux to front elevation

  22 May 2026 Lawful development
• 07/26/0543/LDP Granted

  Castile & Geddington Court Eleanor Way Waltham Cross EN8 7SQ

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  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development