3 The Drive, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5NZ

1. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by Broxbourne

2. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 October 2026, 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 16 Robinson Avenue, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5NY

  07/19/0890/HF Submitted 21 Oct 2019 49m away

  Conversion of garage to habitable room including changing the garage door to window first floor side and two storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Robinson Avenue, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5NX

  07/22/1156/HF Submitted 5 Dec 2022 76m away

  Demolition of conservatory and replacement with single storey rear extension with roof light

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 The Drive, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5PA

  07/23/0068/HF Submitted 26 Jan 2023 77m away

  Erection of single storey front and rear extension with sky lights and new window on side of property

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Fairmead, 90 Cuffley Hill, -, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5EX

  07/25/0982/DRC Submitted 2 Dec 2025 129m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jan

  Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 7 and 8 (Soft Landscaping and LEMP) of planning appeal ref. (APP/W1905/W/22/3300254)Erection of 58 dwellings with associated infrastructure. (Original application ref: 07/19/0200/F)

  Decided 6 docs
  Major scheme

• Fairmead, 90 Cuffley Hill, -, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5EX

  07/25/0799/DRC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 129m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 10(External Lighting) of planning ref. APP/W1905/W/22/3300254 (Erection of 58 dwellings with associated infrastructure. (Original application ref: 07/19/0200/F)

  Decided 4 docs
  Major scheme

• Fairmead, 90 Cuffley Hill, -, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5EX

  07/25/0761/DRC Submitted 9 Sep 2025 129m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 7 (Hard Landscaping) of planning ref. 07/19/0200/F (Erection of 58 dwellings with associated infrastructure. (Original application ref: 07/19/0200/F)

  Decided 4 docs
  Major scheme

• 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

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed undertaking of facade remedial works to replace combustible cladding with like for like non-combustible cladding

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development