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26/0589/HSE

40 Furzehill Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2DF

Granted Hertsmere Householder Application

Proposal

Construction of a single-storey side and rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear extension, with the removal of the chimney stack and alterations to the fenestration.

As published by the council, reference 26/0589/HSE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Apr 2026

    Received by Hertsmere

  2. 24 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Grant Permission

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

About householder applications

How this application type works

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

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In Hertsmere

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  • 26/0498/HSE Granted

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    Construction of single storey side and rear extension and front porch extension.

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  • 26/0734/HSE Withdrawn

    16 Burghley Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2JF

    Single story rear extension.

    28 May 2026 Householder
  • 26/0690/HSE Granted

    4 Horwood Cottages Back Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8EH

    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of single storey rear extension.

    20 May 2026 Householder
  • 26/0597/HSE Granted

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