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East Hertfordshire District Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for East Hertfordshire District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
1,114Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 516 approved or refused records
117Refused applications

399 approved · 117 refused · 52 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Nov 2022 to 11 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 16 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

Conservation areas42 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Decided3/25/1860/FUL

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two self build and custom build dwellings with solar panels, air source heat pumps, garages, cycle storage, access, landscaping and associated works

    Dingley Dell The Street Furneux Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0LJ

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  2. Decided3/25/1898/FUL

    Erection of a new dwelling with air source heat pump and electric vehicle charging. Creation of a new vehicular access and dropped kerb, boundary wall, associated works and landscaping

    Land Rear Of 22 London Road Bell Mead Sawbridgeworth CM21 9ES

    Received 4 Dec 2025
  3. Decided3/25/1900/LBC

    Removal of timber-framed external wall structure to west, part north and first floor south elevations eastern gable and reconstruction of replacement timber materials. External wall treatments of lime-based render and timber weatherboarding applied. Partial replacement/repair of roof, replacement or repair of windows (rear elevation) and repositioning of door. Followed by re-fixing of existing salvaged roof covering materials, replacement rainwater goods and general repairs, making good and completion of the exterior.

    Old Butchers Shop 8 Dane Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3BX

    Received 5 Dec 2025
  4. Decided3/25/1906/FUL

    Change of use of outbuilding to dwelling (self-build)

    Oak Tree Farm Sacombe Green Sacombe Hertfordshire SG12 0JQ

    Received 8 Dec 2025
  5. Awaiting decision3/25/1915/FUL

    Change of use of church and agricultural land to create a new dwelling with associated landscaping, off-street parking and erection of cycle and bin stores alterations to church building

    St Marys Church Ermine Street Colliers End Hertfordshire SG11 1EG

    Received 9 Dec 2025
  6. Decided3/25/1921/REM

    Reserved Matters - Appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to the construction of 58 dwellings, garages, internal roads, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure (as previously approved by Outline Planning Permission Reference 3/22/1030/OUT)

    Land To The North-west Of Buntingford (East Of The A10) Located Off Neale Drive And Phillips Way Buntingford Hertfordshire

    Received 11 Dec 2025
  7. Decided3/25/1962/VAR

    Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) pursuant to planning permission ref: 3/23/0894/FUL (Dated: 14/07/2023) (Change of use from agricultural to equestrian, erection of 5.no stables with hay barn, tack room, rug store, muck clamp and 20m x 40m arena for private use). Amendments to include: increase in roof heights and alteration to roofing material

    Peartree Wood Wyddial Road Wyddial Hertfordshire SG9 0EL

    Received 17 Dec 2025
  8. Decided3/25/1970/FUL

    Construction of a detached garage with car port and barn to support the use of land as a family smallholding, together with the change of use of parcel of land to form a residential garden.

    Bucks View Ashendene Road Bayford Hertfordshire SG13 8PX

    Received 17 Dec 2025
  9. Decided3/25/1978/FUL

    Change of use from Class E(a) retail to flexible Class E (Commercial, Business and Service)

    Gates Of Hertford Gascoyne Way Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8EL

    Received 18 Dec 2025
  10. DecidedX/25/0654/CND

    Discharge of condition 27 (Archaeology) attached to 3/18/2735/FUL

    (SAWB4) Land At Cambridge Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire

    Received 18 Dec 2025
  11. Decided3/25/1986/FUL

    Erection of 4 x industrial units (use classes E[g], B2 and B8) with associated parking and external works

    Buntingford Business Park Baldock Road Buntingford Hertfordshire

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  12. Decided3/25/2002/LBC

    Retrospective internal and external alterations and decorations involved in the repairs, enhancement and conservation of the building, including new display windows and entrance

    32 - 36 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BA

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  13. Decided3/25/2011/FUL

    Dismantling and reconstruction of south stables with associated extension, change of use of former barn, stables and Chapel to create 1No. 4 bedroomed dwellinghouse, with associated residential curtilage, vehicle parking, retaining wall and landscaping. Demolition of the existing WC extension. Installation of air source heat pumps with enclosure and solar panels. External alteration including addition of rooflights, doors and windows, new steps, dismantling and rebuilding of brick plinth on new foundations, re-construction of roof, replacement of roof covering, new flue and vent pipes, new rainwater goods, infill existing opening, replacement of timber balustrade and handrail.

    Chapel House Barn The Street Furneux Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0LJ

    Received 23 Dec 2025
  14. Decided3/25/2012/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for dismantling and reconstruction of south stables with associated extension, change of use of former barn, stables and chapel to create 1No. 4 bedroomed dwellinghouse, with associated residential curtilage, vehicle parking, retaining wall and landscaping. Demolition of the existing WC extension. Installation of air source heat pumps with enclosure and solar panels. Insulation for walls, roofs and floors. External alteration including addition of rooflights, doors and windows, new steps, dismantling and rebuilding of brick plinth on new foundations, re-construction of roof, replacement of roof covering, new flue and vent pipes, new rainwater goods, infill existing opening, replacement of timber balustrade and handrail. External repairs for iron tank, porch and steps, walls and finishes (weather boarding, bricks, brick plinth, re-rendering), bell. Internal works including layout alteration, additional and removal of partition walls, replacement of staircase, extension of existing mezzanine floor, new flooring, lower floor level for entrance wall. Internal repairs for timber frame structure.

    Chapel House Barn The Street Furneux Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0LJ

    Received 23 Dec 2025
  15. DecidedX/25/0666/CND

    Discharge conditions 4 (materials), 5 (means of enclosure), 6 (bat and bird boxes) and 8 (landscape) attached to 3/23/1819/FUL

    The Livery Yard White House Lodge Hare Street Hertfordshire SG9 0DX

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  16. Decided3/25/2026/FUL

    Erection of two enclosed padel courts over partial golf course, including installation of glass and wire mesh enclosures, associated hardsurfacing, eight low-level LED floodlights and compensatory grassland

    Westmill Farmhouse Westmill Road Westmill Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0ES

    Received 24 Dec 2025
  17. UnknownX/25/0667/CND

    Discharge of condition 6 (Delivery/phasing plans) attached to 3/19/0118/OUT

    Land East Of Stevenage (EOS1) Gresley Way Stevenage Hertfordshire

    Received 24 Dec 2025
  18. DecidedX/26/0004/CND

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Gate), 5 (Glazed Partitions) and 8 (Repairs Schedule) attached to 3/24/1910/LBC

    Princess Mary House 4 Bluecoats Avenue Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1PB

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  19. Decided3/26/0037/FUL

    Change of use and conversion of building from office to residential use, creation of lightwell and staircase to basement, changes to internal partition of rooms, provision of car and cycle parking

    Turnberry House 30 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1JA

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  20. Decided3/26/0038/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for the change of use and conversion of building from office to residential use, creation of lightwell and staircase to basement, changes to internal partition of rooms, provision of car and cycle parking

    Turnberry House 30 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1JA

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  21. Decided3/26/0047/HH

    Insertion of 1 x replacement dormer window to side, external and fenestration alterations, including vertical black cladding, black fascia board, black replacement glazing throughout and canopy over existing entrance. Construction of single storey rear extension.

    7 Ducketts Wood Thundridge Hertfordshire SG12 0SR

    Received 16 Jan 2026
  22. UnknownX/26/0029/CND

    Discharge of condition 29 (Detailed Surface Water Drainage Scheme) attached to 3/19/1046/FUL

    Central Stort Crossing Eastwick Road Eastwick Hertfordshire

    Received 19 Jan 2026
  23. Decided3/26/0063/HH

    Demolition of side extension, lean to open sided side canopy and outbuildings. Alteration to existing gabled roof to hipped roof. Erection of single storey side extension with rooflights. Demolition and erection of single storey rear extension. Fenestration alteration. Removal of a rooflight and a first floor side window. Alteration to front porch with new stone steps, replacement of side column, partial new side wall, relocation of window. Construction of low retaining walls, landscaping works for patio, re-rendering with external insulation. Replacement of rainwater goods.

    54 Bayford Green Bayford Hertfordshire SG13 8PU

    Received 21 Jan 2026
  24. Decided3/26/0064/FUL

    Subdivision of house into two houses (1 x 2-bed and 1 x 3-bed), creation of vehicular cross over and access from the highway, electric vehicle charging point, cycle and refuse stores, hardstanding, and boundary treatment.

    2 Foxdells Birch Green Hertfordshire SG14 2LS

    Received 21 Jan 2026

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