Elstree Way Local Development Order
Hertsmere Borough Council has adopted a Local Development Order (LDO) for the Elstree Way Employment Area. The purpose of the LDO is to extend permitted development rights for properties, which removes the need for planning applications to be made for certain types of development.
The LDO is time limited for three years. After this period it will be reviewed by the Council and will either be renewed, amended or will be cancelled. The subsequent removal of or changes to the LDO would not retrospectively affect properties in the Elstree Way area that have previously benefited from development carried out under the terms of the original LDO.
The types of developments allowed under the LDO without the need for planning permission include some rear and side extensions, new and replacement windows and entrance features, all of which would normally be expected to receive planning permission. It is hoped it will also encourage the installation of solar panels, which is an environmentally friendly way to create electricity. It would not give the green light to developments that could have a negative impact on the area and would not remove the need to comply with other controls such as Building Regulation Approval, advertising consent, or environmental protection legislation.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Team on 020 8207 2277
Elstree Way LDO is available to download below:
- Adopted Local Development Order for Elstree Way
(54KB, 2 pages)
A design guide, which details the types of development that are acceptable without planning permission, is available to download below:
- Elstree Way Local Development Order Design Guide (4MB, 20 pages)