Chapel House Barn The Street Furneux Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0LJ Data via plota.co.uk

3/25/2012/LBC - Listed Building Consent Approved

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Dec 2025
Validated
26 Jan 2026
Approved
25 Jun 2026

Approved on 25 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Documents 49

Plans & drawings 25

PDF PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Other Drawing · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION A Other Drawing · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION D Other Drawing · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED EAST ELEVATIONS Proposed Elevations · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONS Proposed Elevations · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS Proposed Elevations · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF LANDSCAPE SECTION Plans · 3 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION ELEVATION EAST Supporting Documents · 26 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION ELEVATION WEST Plans · 26 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION ELEVATIONS EXISTING 3 & 4 Plans · 26 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION PLAN EXISTING GF PLAN Plans · 26 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF SSITE TOPOGRAPHIC PLAN - EXISTING Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF ELEVATION (FRONT) - EXISTING Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF ELEVATION (REAR) - EXISTING Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF ELEVATION (SIDES) - EXISTING Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF ROOF PLAN - EXISTING Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF SECTION - EXISTING A Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF SECTION - EXISTING D Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF INDICATIVE LANDSCAPE SECTIONS Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF SITE TOPOGRAPHIC PLAN - PROPOSED Plans · 23 Dec 2025 View ↗

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Important details

Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
SG9 0LJ
Received
23 Dec 2025
Validated
26 Jan 2026
Ward
Little Hadham & The Pelhams
Parish
Furneux Pelham Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Mar 2026
Decision
Grant Consent w Conds (LBC & ADV)
Decision date
25 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Vitua Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14549609
Env. assessment
No
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

East Hertfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #93 out of 296. East Hertfordshire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #256 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #256 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #93 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #109 of 296
53%
Minor dwellings approved
128 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,184
Total decisions
223 refused in the year to March 2026