Two houses will be built on the site of a former playground after planning permission was granted.

Hertsmere Borough Council's planning committee has approved plans to build the two two-bedroom houses on the site of the former playground in Hackney Close in Borehamwood.

The land, which is overgrown and neglected, is owned by the council and backs onto an industrial estate. 

During the meeting at the Hertsmere Civic Offices on Thursday, councillors said the plans will make good use of otherwise redundant land, which has been derelict for a number of years.