The Orchard Colliers End Hertfordshire SG11 1EP Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0744/ARPN - PN Agricultural to Residential Refused

Proposal

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of existing agricultural barn to create one, three bedroom dwelling Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 May 2026
Refused
14 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 14 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 14 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
PN Agricultural to Residential
Postcode
SG11 1EP
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Braughing & Standon
Parish
Standon Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
14 Jul 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Required and Refused
Decision date
14 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14507493
Env. assessment
No
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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