Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JN Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0541/VAR - Variation of condition Approved

Proposal

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3//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 and to include correction of south elevation with two rooflights proposed. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Approved
27 Jul 2026

Approved on 27 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 29 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Variation of condition
Postcode
CM21 9JN
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Sawbridgeworth
Parish
Sawbridgeworth Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Jun 2026
Decision
Grant Consent w Conds (LBC & ADV)
Decision date
27 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14869314
Env. assessment
No
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Hertfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #93 out of 296. East Hertfordshire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #256 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #256 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #93 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #109 of 296
53%
Minor dwellings approved
128 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,184
Total decisions
223 refused in the year to March 2026