Little Meadow Conduit Lane Great Hormead Hertfordshire SG9 0NT Data via plota.co.uk

3/25/2027/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Change of use of former agricultural land to residential. Erection of one self-/custom-build dwelling with detached garage. Access and landscaping works, air source heat pump and solar panels Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Dec 2025
Validated
20 Jan 2026
Refused
2 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 2 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SG9 0NT
Received
24 Dec 2025
Validated
20 Jan 2026
Ward
Buntingford
Parish
Hormead Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
17 Mar 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
2 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Donald Purkiss And Associates LLP

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14585565
Env. assessment
No
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#116 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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