Old Butchers Shop 8 Dane Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3BX

Awaiting decision 3/25/1900/LBC
Date received
5 Dec 2025
Date validated
19 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM23 3BX

Description

Removal of timber framed external wall structure to west, part north and first floor south elevations eastern gable and reconstruction of replacement timber materials. External wall treatments of lime-based render and timber weatherboarding applied. Partial replacement/repair of roof, replacement or repair of windows (rear elevation) and repositioning of door. Followed by re-fixing of existing salvaged roof covering materials, replacement rainwater goods and general repairs, making good and completion of the exterior

5.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#99 of 277

East Hertfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 277. 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%) #246 of 277
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 277
91%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #39 of 277
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #67 of 277
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