47 Russell Road Moor Park Northwood Hertfordshire HA6 2LP

1. 4 Mar 2026

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 30 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 May 2026

   Decision issued: approved

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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

• 44 Russell Road Moor Park Northwood Hertfordshire HA6 2LR

  23/1550/FUL Submitted 12 Sep 2023 80m away

  Construction of part single, part two storey front/rear extensions; conversion of garage into habitable accommodation; loft conversion including rear dormer windows and side/rear rooflights; rear balcony; erection of front/rear gables, alterations to land levels; relocation of entrance door, internal alterations and alterations to fenestration detail

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 18 docs

• 50 Russell Road Moor Park HA6 2LR

  20/1805/RSP Submitted 2 Sep 2020 87m away

  Part Retrospective: Proposed external works, extension to patio, construction of detached outbuilding and works to front boundary wall

  Granted Amendments Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 Russell Road Moor Park Northwood Hertfordshire HA6 2LR

  25/1368/DIS Submitted 13 Aug 2025 87m away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 6 (Arboricultural method Statement) and Condition 7 (Construction & Demolition Method Statement) pursuant to planning permission 25/0046/FUL.

  Decided Conditions Demolition 19 docs

• 44 Russell Road Moor Park Northwood Hertfordshire HA6 2LR

  24/1018/FUL Submitted 26 Jun 2024 88m away

  Construction of lower ground floor level, and part single, part two storey rear extension and first floor front extension; conversion of garage into habitable accommodation; loft conversion including side/rear rooflights internal alterations and alterations to fenestration detail

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 20 docs

• 47 Russell Road Moor Park Northwood Hertfordshire HA6 2LP

  26/0867/TCA Submitted 27 May 2026 111m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

  TG1 Coniferous Tree Group (3 trees) Goal: Sectional dismantle: Group of 3 trees - using rigging equipment Reasons: The group of three conifers is located in very close proximity to the residential property, with the canopy directly overhanging the roofline and guttering, thereby creating an ongoing risk of physical damage from branch contact and movement during adverse weather conditions. The dense evergreen foliage is contributing to excessive shading of the building and surrounding area, likely promoting damp conditions and restricting natural light. The close proximity and direct canopy contact with the building may also facilitate access for climbing animals such as squirrels, increasing the potential for pest ingress at roof level. The trees are growing in close formation, resulting in suppressed and uneven growth characteristics, which can compromise structural integrity and increase the likelihood of failure. Furthermore, their position adjacent to the building raises concerns regarding potential root-related impacts on foundations and underground services. T2 Ash Stem Goal: Pollard back to previous pruned point Reasons: Part of cyclical maintenance to ensure the ongoing health and safety of the tree.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 37 Russell Road Moor Park Northwood Hertfordshire HA6 2LP

  26/1117/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2026 111m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Construction of first-floor side extension; construction of part two storey and part single storey rear extension; raised rear patio, hip-to-gable roof extension to the front projection; alterations to garage roof form, loft conversion including roof alterations, construction of two rear dormers; rear rooflights; alterations to existing driveway; installation of a new swimming pool within the rear garden; associated external alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 26/0460/CLED Granted

  Annexe Hart Hall Hyde Lane Nash Mills Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8SA

  Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use: Use of annexe as an independent dwelling

  19 Mar 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0724/CLED Granted

  70 The Mead Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BU

  Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use: Use of annexe as a separate dwelling

  5 May 2026 Lawful development
• 25/1151/CLED Refused

  Unit 6 Century Court Tolpits Lane Watford Hertfordshire

  Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use: Use of property as single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)

  4 Jul 2025 Lawful development
• 26/0736/CLPD Granted

  45 Watford Road Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3DS

  Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension with rear juliet dormer and window, front rooflights, side window

  7 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0631/CLPD Granted

  Clovelly Bell Lane Bedmond Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0QS

  Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to dutch hip roof extension, rear juliet dormer with windows

  20 Apr 2026 Lawful development