1 The Corn Exchange Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3XF Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0145/ADV - Advertisement Consent Approved

Proposal

Display of 2 x static, internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign and an internally illuminated steel lettering on glazing for The Corn Exchange Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Feb 2026
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Approved
20 Mar 2026

Approved on 20 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 12

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF ADVERTISEMENT APPROVAL DECISION Decision Notice · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF NOISE AND LIGHT -12/3/26 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN, ACCESS, HERITAGE AND PLANNING STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 3

PDF HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 3/3/26 Consultee Correspondence · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSERVATION TEAM 2/3/26 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAYS - 12/2/26 Consultee Correspondence · 12 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Officers Report Officers Report · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BISHOPS STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL - 3/3/26 Correspondence In - Town/Parish · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
East Hertfordshire
Application type
Advertisement Consent
Postcode
CM23 3XF
Received
2 Feb 2026
Validated
2 Feb 2026
Ward
Bishop's Stortford Central
Parish
Bishops Stortford Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
30 Mar 2026
Decision
Grant Consent w Conds (LBC & ADV)
Decision date
20 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
ADA GROUP

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14669860
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

35 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
2 Internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 non illuminated projecting sign and internally i…
3/25/0114/ADV
2025 Approved
2 Internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 non illuminated projecting sign and internally i…
3/25/0115/LBC
2025 Approved
2 Internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 non illuminated projecting sign and internally i…
3/25/0114/ADV
2025 Approved
2 Internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 non illuminated projecting sign and internally i…
3/25/0115/LBC
2025 Approved
Removal of suspended ceiling, partition walls, doors and internal glazing. Removal of sta…
3/25/0116/LBC
2025 Approved
Removal of suspended ceiling, partition walls, doors and internal glazing. Removal of sta…
3/25/0116/LBC
2025 Withdrawn
Erection of 6 awnings
3/25/0113/FUL
2025 Withdrawn
Erection of 6 awnings
3/25/0113/FUL
2024 Approved
Proposed signage to be removed and restored with matching stonework.
3/24/1400/LBC
2018 Approved
Proposed new internal ramp, steps and associated works including the removal of the exter…
3/18/1601/LBC
Within ~100m

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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
1 And 3 The Corn Exchange Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3UU
Installation of 2 satellite dishes and associated works
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2023 Approved
1-3 The Corn Exchange Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3UU
Installation of 2 satellite dishes
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3/23/2051/FUL
2023 Approved
3 The Corn Exchange Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3UU
Installation of 3 non-illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated projecting sign and 1 n…
3/23/1905/LBC
2023 Approved
3 The Corn Exchange Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3UU
Installation of 3 non-illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated projecting sign and 1 n…
3/23/1904/ADV
2023 Approved
3 The Corn Exchange Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3UU
Installation of 3 non-illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated projecting sign and 1 n…
3/23/1905/LBC
2023 Approved
3 The Corn Exchange Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3UU
Installation of 3 non-illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated projecting sign and 1 n…
3/23/1904/ADV
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East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#116 of 292 councils
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Other decisions

East Hertfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #68 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (84%) than the national average (90%).

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East Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #259 of 292
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #247 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #68 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #69 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings