Chapel House Barn The Street Furneux Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0LJ

Awaiting decision 3/25/2012/LBC
Date received
23 Dec 2025
Date validated
26 Jan 2026
Postcode
SG9 0LJ

Description

Listed Building Consent for dismantling and reconstruction of south stables with associated extension, change of use of former barn, stables and chapel to create 1No. 4 bedroomed dwellinghouse, with associated residential curtilage, vehicle parking, retaining wall and landscaping. Demolition of the existing WC extension. Installation of air source heat pumps with enclosure and solar panels. Insulation for walls, roofs and floors. External alteration including addition of rooflights, doors and windows, new steps, dismantling and rebuilding of brick plinth on new foundations, re-construction of roof, replacement of roof covering, new flue and vent pipes, new rainwater goods, infill existing opening, replacement of timber balustrade and handrail. External repairs for iron tank, porch and steps, walls and finishes (weather boarding, bricks, brick plinth, re-rendering), bell. Internal works including layout alteration, additional and removal of partition walls, replacement of staircase, extension of existing mezzanine floor, new flooring, lower floor level for entrance wall. Internal repairs for timber frame structure.

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