Lingfields Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7BX Data via plota.co.uk
3/26/0120/HH - Householder
Approved
Proposal
Erection of tennis and pool pavilion to front of site Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
29 Jan 2026
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Approved
24 Apr 2026
Approved on 24 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026
Documents 10
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 2
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Important details
- Council
- East Hertfordshire
- Application type
- Householder
- Postcode
- SG2 7BX
- Received
- 29 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern
- Parish
- Beninigton Parish Council
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 26 Mar 2026
- Decision
- Grant Plan Permission w Conds
- Decision date
- 24 Apr 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- Kirby Cove Architects
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14663230
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
15 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Removal of existing workshop and erection of new workshop in new location
2025
Approved
Removal of existing workshop and erection of new workshop in new location
2024
Approved
Discharge condition 4 (details of dedicated loft space and bat box) attached to 3/23/2344…
2024
Refused
Relocation and redesign of previously approved outbuilding comprising a swimming pool and…
2024
Approved
Erection of tennis court
2024
Approved
Erection of outbuilding for gym and office.
2023
Approved
Demolition of outbuilding. Erection of two-storey side extension incorporating a rear fir…
2023
Approved
Demolition of outbuilding. Erection of two-storey side extension incorporating a rear fir…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
Windy Ridge 2A Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7BX
Erection of detached garage for two vehicles, storage and gardener's changing facilities.
2025
Refused
Windy Ridge 2A Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7BX
Erection of detached garage for two vehicles, storage and gardener's changing facilities.
2024
Approved
1 Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7BX
Single storey rear extension plus basement under
2024
Approved
9 Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7BX
Erection of single storey rear extension.
2021
Approved
3 Whempstead Road Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7BX
Demolition of side and rear extensions. Erection of a two storey side extension, single s…
2021
Approved
3 Whempstead Road Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7BX
Demolition of side and rear extensions. Erection of a two storey side extension, single s…
2019
Approved
8 Hebing End Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7DD
Conversion of sloping roof to flat roof
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#116 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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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
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Lingfields Whempstead Road Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7BX