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3 Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

Awaiting decision Hertsmere 26/0773/HSE Householder Application

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Proposal

Installation of steel gates to front boundary.

As published by the council, reference 26/0773/HSE

Application record

Reference
26/0773/HSE
Type
Householder Application
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Aldenham West
Parish
Aldenham Parish
Postcode
WD25 8DL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Hertsmere register

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • 23/0237/HSE Refused

    3 Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

    Conversion of loft to form habitable space including roof alterations, three rear dormers and 3 roof lights to front.

    Decided 6 Apr 2023 Householder
  • 21/1755/TPO Refused

    3 Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

    T1 ASH. Fell.

    Decided 4 Oct 2021 Trees
  • 21/1748/TRC Decided

    3 Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

    T2 LEYLAND CYPRESS. Fell. T3 DAWN REDWOOD. Reduce the lowest substantial branch, that extends over patio, by approximately 2-3m. T4 DAWN REDWOOD. Fell. T5 DAWN REDWOOD. Reduce the lowest substantial branch, that extends over garden, by approximately 2-3m. T6 PEAR. Raise crown to approximately 4m above ground level.

    Decided 4 Oct 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Jun 2026

    Received by Hertsmere

  2. 18 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Hertsmere took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Steene Associates (Architects) Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Harrow

Active · incorporated 1994 · Harrow

47 applications on PlanIndex · 95% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

  • Proposed front garden and elevation Drawing/Plans · 14 Aug 2026
  • Arboricultural response Consultee replies · 15 Jul 2026
  • Consultee comment submitted online Consultee Comment · 09 Jul 2026
  • Built heritage response Consultee replies · 07 Jul 2026
  • Highways response Consultee replies · 26 Jun 2026
  • Application form redacted Application Form · 04 Jun 2026
  • Location plan Drawing/Plans · 04 Jun 2026
  • Existing front garden and elevation Drawing/Plans · 04 Jun 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Hertsmere for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Hertsmere decided householder applications in a median of 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 3 Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

    23/0237/HSE Submitted 13 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    Conversion of loft to form habitable space including roof alterations, three rear dormers and 3 roof lights to front.

    Refused Householder Loft or dormer Roofing 8 docs
    Domestic
  • 5 Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

    26/0104/VOC Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/0781/FUL (Demolition of existing building and construction of replacement detached two storey 5x bed dwelling including habitable space at loft level). Variation would allow for alternative external materials and insertion of additional roof light.

    Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Demolition 11 docs
    Domestic
  • 5 Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

    26/0083/DOC Submitted 23 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (levels) of planning permission reference 25/0781/FUL.

    Granted Conditions 6 docs
  • St Pierre Hilfield Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DW

    24/0981/HSE Submitted 29 Jul 2024 100 yards away

    Single storey front, side and rear extensions.

    Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
    Small domestic
  • Garden Cottage Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

    26/0294/HSE Submitted 5 Mar 2026 100 yards away

    Front boundary works to included dropped kerb and vehicular hardstanding with associated gate / fencing, repair and extension to existing brick boundary wall and associated soft landscaping.

    Refused Householder Extension 21 docs
    Small domestic
  • Garden Cottage Summerhouse Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DL

    26/0393/LBC Submitted 25 Mar 2026 100 yards away

    Front boundary works to included dropped kerb and vehicular hardstanding with associated gate / fencing, repair and extension to existing brick boundary wall and associated soft landscaping. (Application for Listed Building Consent. Accompanying householder application under reference 26/0294/HSE.)

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings Extension 14 docs
    Small domestic

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    54 The Shrublands Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2BW

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    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Householder
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    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Householder
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    Received 1 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/1303/HSE Granted

    14 Hartfield Avenue Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JE

    Alterations to fenestration to include replacement of garage door with window and side elevation window changes.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/1248/HSE Granted

    24 Farm Way Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 3SS

    Single storey rear extension; single storey front extension to include porch, conversion of garage to habitable space and replacement of garage door with window; first floor side extension.

    Received 28 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Householder