The Barn Grange Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DY

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Hertsmere

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 October 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 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

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.

• Memorial Hall Grange Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8DY

  24/1297/DOC Submitted 8 Oct 2024 68m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 03 (details of proposed new windows) of planning permission reference 24/0041/FUL.

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 3 docs

• Letchmore House The Green Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8ES

  21/1392/TRC Submitted 2 Jul 2021 181m away

  T1 POPLAR. Fell. T3 POPLAR. Fell.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Farm House The Green Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8ES

  19/1670/TRC Submitted 21 Oct 2019 181m away

  T1 SILVER BIRCH. Fell. T2 YEW. Reduce back from property by 2.5-3m

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• The Farm House The Green Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8ES

  23/0021/TRC Submitted 6 Jan 2023 181m away

  G1 2no.YEW and 4no. HOLLY. Cut back overhanging branches the neighbouring property by between 1-2m. G2 CONIFERS. Crown lift on roadside boundary by 2m. T1 LABURNUM. Fell. T2 HAZEL. Fell. T3 MAPLE. Crown reduce by approx. 2m on selected branches. See attached photographs.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Farm House The Green Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8ES

  26/1220/CLP Submitted 24 Aug 2026 182m away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Removal of approximately 1.4m of private garden hedge and installation of an inward-opening pedestrian gate and posts, with a maximum overall height of 1.0 metre above existing ground level, wholly within the property boundary. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 8 docs

• Farm Cottage The Green Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8ES

  24/0399/FUL Submitted 22 Mar 2024 183m away

  Change of use of residential dwelling (C3) to Monks' accommodation (Sui Generis) (retrospective application).

  Granted Full applications 21 docs
  Domestic

• 26/1262/HSE Awaiting decision

  Roundbush House Round Bush Lane Aldenham Watford Hertfordshire WD25 8BG

  Construction of attached double garage with pitched roof.

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/1260/HSE Awaiting decision

  26 Caishowe Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5JA

  Demolition of existing outbuilding to facilitate construction of single storey side and rear extension.

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/1255/HSE Awaiting decision

  33 Coldharbour Lane Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4NU

  Demolition of rear conservatory and existing two storey side extension; construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension and two storey front extension with relocation of front entrance; conversion of loft to habitable space with associated hip to gable roof extensions, rear dormer with 2x Juliette balconies and insertion of 2x front and 4x side rooflights; 3x rear Juliette balconies at first floor level, alterations to side bay extension, alterations to fenestration and removal of 2x chimney stacks.

  28 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/1253/HSE Awaiting decision

  159 Arundel Drive Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2LZ

  Construction of single storey rear extension with pitched roof and 3x rooflights, and alterations to fenestration.

  28 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/1250/HSE Awaiting decision

  3 The Walk Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QL

  Single storey side extension following demolition of existing detached garage and shed.

  28 Aug 2026 Householder