4 Shepherds Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7NJ

Pending 26/0525/FUL
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
WD3 7NJ

Description

Construction of two storey front extension, partial loft conversion to create mezzanine level with rear dormer and front/side rooflights; erection of rear pergola and front porch canopy, replacement of entrance door; alterations to fenestration; external materials including timber cladding

Three Rivers
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#50 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Three Rivers decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #144 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #180 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #39 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #30 of 292
81%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
18 decided
853
Total decisions
93 refused in 2025