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East Hertfordshire District Council
Planning applications.
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 dates1,114Searchable 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399 approved · 117 refused · 52 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning and BuildingLocal plan Planning PolicyPre-application advice Pre-application ServiceConservation areas Conservation Areas
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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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.
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More application records
- Decided3/26/0630/CLPO
Certificate of Lawfulness for the conversion of roof with rooflights either side
40 The Granary Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8XH
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0631/PIP
Permission in principle for the removal of existing buildings and the erection of 5 to 8 dwellings and a Class E commercial unit
Homefire Coal Yard Ware Road Widford Hertfordshire SG12 8RL
Received 5 May 2026 - UnknownX/26/0205/CND
Discharge condition 11 (LEMP) attached to 3/19/0118/OUT
Land East Of Stevenage Gresley Way Stevenage
Received 5 May 2026 - Withdrawn3/26/0632/VAR
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/23/1198/HH/Dated 16/08/2023) for (Demolition of conservatory. Raising of roof ridge to create first floor, insertion of 4 dormer windows. Creation of chimney, bay window, open porch and alterations to the fenestration), the amendments include revisions to the design of the dwellingCondition Number(s): 2Conditions(s) Removal:Alterations to the design of the dwelling to suit the new homeowners needsDetailed in Covering letter- change of design reflected in the replaced drawings.
136 Hadham Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2QE
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0633/CLPO
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer loft conversion, roof lights and alterations to fenestrations
23 Randall Lane Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1ET
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0634/HH
Proposed internal and external alterations, including replacement of windows and external insulation
7 Morgans Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8BS
Received 5 May 2026 - Awaiting decision3/26/0635/HH
Single storey front porch and lounge extension, part second-storey side extension and conversion of garage with installation of new window
31 Bishops Avenue Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3EJ
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0636/CLPO
Certificate of lawfulness for a single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration
39 The Shearers Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4AZ
Received 6 May 2026 - Awaiting decision3/26/0637/FUL
Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a replacement self-build dwelling with solar panels and a detached garage incorporating car ports
Phaden Lodge Throcking Road Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9PS
Received 6 May 2026 - DecidedX/26/0207/CND
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Landscaping) and 5 (EV Charging) attached to 3/23/0803/FUL allowed on appeal APP/J1915/W/23/3329668
Morley Hall Unadopted Road West From U151 To Morley Hall Wareside Hertfordshire SG12 7QP
Received 6 May 2026 - DecidedX/26/0208/CND
Discharge of Condition 7 (Repairs Schedule) attached to 3/23/0489/LBC
Cheynes Farm Warren Lane Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QD
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0639/FUL
Facade remediation works including replacement of existing render system, of existing timber cladding, of existing timber balcony decking, of existing infill panel boards and replacement of existing soffit within the courtyard
Riverside Wharf Riverside Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3GN
Received 7 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0640/CLPO
Certificate of Lawfulness for the replacement and relocation of brickwork boundary wall following the demolition of the existing boundary wall. Installation of new garden gate.
55 High Street Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6BU
Received 7 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0641/HH
Conversion of garage into habitable space and removal of side porch. Erection of part single part two-storey side extension with new front porch and alterations to fenestration.
9 Pages Close Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4HP
Received 6 May 2026 - Awaiting decision3/26/0642/REM
Approval of Reserved Matters (comprising layout, landscaping, scale and appearance) for redevelopment of vacant employment site with a mixed use development comprised of B1 (business) floorspace and 20 dwellings pursuant to 3/20/0502/OUT
Weblight Ltd Netherfield Lane Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8HE
Received 7 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0643/HH
Part retrospective loft conversion with installation of new roof light to rear and external air-conditioning units
Chantry Lodge 11 Chantry Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2SB
Received 7 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0644/ARPN
Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of agricultural building to one dwelling, with rear extension and alterations
Lower Farm House Throcking Buntingford SG9 9RW
Received 7 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0645/VAR
Variation to Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials of construction) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/25/1606/HH) for (Conversion of outbuilding to home office/games room): material change to proposed outbuilding
Hixham Cottage Hixham Road Furneux Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0LR
Received 7 May 2026 - DecidedX/26/0211/CND
Discharge of Condition 16 (External Materials) attached to 3/23/1642/FUL
Land West Of Wadesmill Road Hertford Bengeo
Received 7 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0646/LBC
Internal works at basement level: removal of internal walls, creation of two new doorways, relocation of utility room, alterations to pipework and drainage and installation of extraction ventilation unit
2 Gilston Park House Gilston Park Gilston Hertfordshire CM20 2SF
Received 7 May 2026 - Awaiting decision3/26/0647/FUL
Erection of two padel courts with associated low-level floodlights and external works
Tewin Bury Farm Hotel Hertford Road Tewin Hertfordshire AL6 0JB
Received 8 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0648/CLPO
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof light
19 Temple Lane Tonwell Hertfordshire SG12 0HP
Received 8 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0649/HH
Creation of driveway with dropped kerb and vehicular crossover.
21 Roydon Road Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8HQ
Received 8 May 2026 - Decided3/26/0650/VAR
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) and removal of conditions 6 (Boundary walls, fences ) and 9 (Landscaping scheme) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/24/0646/FUL/Appeal APP/J1915/W/24/3354712/Dated 17.07.2025) for (Demolition of dwelling. Creation of 1, 3 bedroomed dwelling with basement level, creation of external steps and patio with insertion of air source heat pump, and associated landscaping and parking): The amendments include the repositioning of the dwelling, re-arrangement of external landscaping, surfaces and retaining structures, fenestration and roof light alterations.
Rock Cottage Blyth Farm Gipsy Lane Hazel End Hertfordshire CM23 1HA
Received 8 May 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for East Hertfordshire District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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