Bayford Hall Farm Bayford Lane Bayford Hertfordshire SG13 8PR Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0067/CLPO - CL Proposed Operations Refused

Proposal

Use of existing building (indoor dressage and sporting use) for three padel courts. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Jan 2026
Refused
25 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 25 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
CL Proposed Operations
Postcode
SG13 8PR
Received
21 Jan 2026
Validated
21 Jan 2026
Ward
Hertford Rural
Parish
Bayford Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Mar 2026
Decision
CL Proposed Refuse
Decision date
25 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
MEDA

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14611189
Env. assessment
No
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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