3 Taylers Cottages Crossoaks Lane Ridge EN6 3LL

Pending 26/0377/TRC
Council
Date received
23 Mar 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
EN6 3LL

Description

T1 HAWTHORN. Reduce overall height by approx 2ft to improve light penetration into the garden and maintain a manageable size and form. From 12ft in height we would like to reduce the height down to 10ft in height.

Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #240 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #107 of 292
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #240 of 292
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #251 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
25 decided
749
Total decisions
56 refused in 2025