Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JN

Awaiting decision 3/26/0541/VAR
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM21 9JN

Description

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/22/1855/LBC/Dated 13/09/2023) for (Demolition of rear lean-to and erection of single storey side and rear extensions; replacement driveway and installation of gate to side; conversion of garage and installation of door above to loft space and refurbishment of windows), amendments to include changes from timber cladding to rendered finish

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