74 Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DE

Awaiting decision 3/26/0597/HH
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
11 May 2026
Postcode
SG2 7DE

Description

Erection of detached double garage with workshop at the rear

East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#113 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Hertfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #67 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (84%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #67 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