27 Bencroft, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6BE

1. 14 Oct 2025

   Received by Broxbourne

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Broxbourne took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Broxbourne for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Broxbourne decided lawful development applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Crofts End, 22A Bencroft, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6BE

  07/26/0702/HF Submitted 15 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Replacement of existing wooden decking with concrete patio

  Awaiting decision Householder 8 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Ward Close, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6BJ

  07/26/0755/HF Submitted 2 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

  Front porch infill extension and replacement of timber cladding beneath front window with brickwork to match existing dwelling

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 37 Smarts Green, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6BB

  07/21/0583/HF Submitted 10 May 2021 200 yards away

  Front porch single storey side and rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Perriors Close, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6AX

  07/21/1065/LDP Submitted 27 Aug 2021 200 yards away

  Lawful development for a single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Broom Close, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6DD

  07/26/0311/LDP Submitted 20 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Blackdale, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6DB

  07/23/0308/PN42 Submitted 6 Apr 2023 200 yards away

  Prior approval for single storey rear extension

  Granted Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 07/26/0618/LDP Granted

  39 Dairyglen Avenue, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8JW

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from a supported living dwelling (C3b) to a children's home with an ancillary independent school (C2) for up to two resident children with a manager and up to three carers

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 07/26/0758/LDP Awaiting decision

  Silver Birches, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7QA

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed outbuilding in rear garden

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 07/26/0626/LDP Granted

  16 Poppy Walk, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 6TJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed outbuilding in rear garden

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 07/26/0581/LDP Granted

  33 Granville Gardens, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9QB

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed stationing of mobile home in rear garden for use ancillary to the main dwelling

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 07/26/0750/LDP Awaiting decision

  2 Priory Close, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6AB

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension to replace existing and part conversion of garage to habitable room

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 3 Oct 2026 Lawful development