Lingfields Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7BX

Awaiting decision 3/26/0120/HH
Council
East Hertfordshire
Date received
29 Jan 2026
Date validated
29 Jan 2026
Postcode
SG2 7BX

Description

Erection of tennis and pool pavilion to front of site

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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics

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