4 The Walled Garden Goldings Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2WF

Awaiting decision 3/26/0430/CLPO
Date received
26 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
SG14 2WF

Description

Certificate of Lawfulness for the replacement of five existing timber-framed windows on the south elevation of the dwellinghouse with new powder-coated aluminium windows The replacement windows will be installed within the existing openings, with no alteration to the size, position, or number of window openings. The new windows will replicate the existing design and proportions, including equal horizontal divisions and Georgian-style glazing bars. The materials will change from painted timber to powder-coated aluminium (white finish), however, the external appearance will remain similar in design, proportions, colour and overall visual appearance, and consistent with the existing character of the dwellinghouse. The works do not involve any enlargement of the dwellinghouse, no extension, and no alteration to the external dimensions of the dwellinghouse. There are no changes to access, layout, hardstanding, drainage, or any other external features. The dwellinghouse is not listed and is not located within a conservation area. The proposal does not involve any works to a principal elevation fronting a highway. The proposal constitutes an alteration to an existing dwellinghouse and is considered to fall within permitted development rights under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

5.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#99 of 277

East Hertfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 277. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (84%) than the national average (90%).

East Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #246 of 277
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 277
91%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #39 of 277
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #67 of 277
53%
Minor dwellings approved
139 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
34 decided
1,218
Total decisions
246 refused in 2025