Planning permission in Broxbourne

We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Broxbourne to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.

Across all application types, 88.0% of 1,443 applications decided since April 2023 were approved. Based on Broxbourne's public planning register. Data last updated: 13 May 2026.

2,375Total applications

1,443Decided

88.0%Approval rate (of decided)

1,270 Approved+173 Refused+83 Withdrawn+641 Pending+208 Outcome not determined=2,375 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	570	506	64	88.8%
Full planning applications	236	169	67	71.6%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	226	219	7	96.9%
Discharging planning conditions	183	183	0	no refusals recorded
Prior approval (permitted development)	82	74	8	90.2%
Listed Building Consent	46	39	7	84.8%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	28	25	3	89.3%
Advertisement Consent	23	23	0	no refusals recorded
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	22	11	11	50.0%
Other*	27	21	6	mixed types

Discharging planning conditions: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Advertisement Consent: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Prior Notice 56 (Details) (6), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (5), Prior Notice - Agricultural to Residential (3), Permission in Principle (3), Protected tree works (TPO) (2), Prior Notice 28 (Details) (2), Prior Notice A1/A2 to Residential (2), Prior Notice - Office to Res (2), Outline Planning (1), Minerals and waste (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	44	34	77.3%
Q4 2023	155	132	85.2%
Q1 2024	195	166	85.1%
Q2 2024	206	195	94.7%
Q3 2024	144	125	86.8%
Q4 2024	180	158	87.8%
Q1 2025	180	161	89.4%
Q2 2025	154	137	89.0%
Q3 2025	1	0	sample too small
Q1 2026	24	22	91.7%
Q2 2026	46	39	84.8%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 75 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 81.6% in Wormley/Turnford to 93.1% in Broxbourne, a gap of 11.5 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Goffs Oak	216	188	28	87.0%
Broxbourne	131	122	9	93.1%
Flamstead End	123	111	12	90.2%
Bury Green	114	97	17	85.1%
Theobalds	111	93	18	83.8%
Waltham Cross	101	93	8	92.1%
Wormley/Turnford	98	80	18	81.6%
Rye Park	98	84	14	85.7%
Hoddesdon Town	96	86	10	89.6%
Cheshunt Central	96	80	16	83.3%
Cheshunt North	94	86	8	91.5%
Hoddesdon North	68	63	5	92.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Broxbourne?

Across all application types, 88.0% of 1,443 applications decided in Broxbourne since April 2023 were approved.

Do I need planning permission in Broxbourne?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Broxbourne?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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