35 The Forebury Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BD

Awaiting decision 3/26/0216/FUL
Date received
12 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM21 9BD

Description

Retrospective application for garage extension and conversion to 1No. Detached two storey self build dwelling with insertion of ground floor windows. Installation of air source heat pump, photovoltaic roof panels, roof light and suntunnel

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