Water Lane United Reform Church Water Lane Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2JZ

Awaiting decision 3/26/0537/FUL
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM23 2JZ

Description

Single storey extension to the southern and western elevations of the building to provide additional ancillary floorspace

5.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#100 of 282

East Hertfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 282. 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%) #251 of 282
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #239 of 282
91%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #39 of 282
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #68 of 282
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