70A - 74 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BY Data via plota.co.uk

3/25/1985/LBC - Listed Building Consent Approved
Extensions & alterationsListed buildings

Proposal

Repair and decoration of windows of 70A and 72-74 Fore Street; cleaning of stonework front elevation 72-74 Fore Street; painting of front elevation of 70 Fore Street to match existing Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Dec 2025
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Validated
14 Jan 2026
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Approved
24 Feb 2026

Approved on 24 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Documents 9

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF LISTED BUILDING APPROVAL DECISION Decision Notice · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 18 Dec 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 18 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SIDE AND FRONT ELEVATION Proposed Elevations · 18 Dec 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 18 Dec 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF CONSERVATION TEAM 2/2/26 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF HISTORIC ENGLAND - 16/1/26 Consultee Correspondence · 16 Jan 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Officers Report Officers Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL - 13/2/26 Correspondence In - Town/Parish · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 6

Grade II listed: 72 and 74, Fore Street
List entry 1268900 · The pin is inside its outline · 84 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade I, 8 Grade II*, 73 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Hertford conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
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In flood zones plus climate change
Inside the extent flood zones 2 and 3 could reach with climate change: the Central allowance for the 2080s on rivers, the Upper End allowance for sea level rise to 2125. From rivers. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Councils use it to decide when a flood risk assessment and the sequential test are needed. It is indicative and does not show whether a particular property will flood.
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Also on the record
Scheduled monument 196 m away: Hertford Castle: a motte and bailey castle south of the River Lea; Inside the Hertford built-up area; Air quality management area 58 m away: Hertford AQMA.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 3 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area374 m² (4,026 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (asset rating 120)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2022, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
East Hertfordshire
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
SG14 1BY
Received
18 Dec 2025
Validated
14 Jan 2026
Ward
Hertford Castle
Parish
Hertford Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Mar 2026
Decision
Grant Consent w Conds (LBC & ADV)
Decision date
24 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 41 days from validation, 15 days faster than East Hertfordshire's median of 56 for extensions. Approved, as 85% of extensions here are.

69%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
763decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by East Hertfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. East Hertfordshire decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14577510
Planning Portal ref
PP-14577510
Comments by
12 Feb 2026
Statutory expiry
11 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Erection of one non-illuminated fascia sign (sign A); one sign to the left of the main en…
3/25/0332/ADV
2025 Approved
Erection of signage to the front exterior of the building: one fascia sign, one hanging s…
3/25/0334/LBC
2025 Approved
Erection of one non-illuminated fascia sign (sign A); one sign to the left of the main en…
3/25/0332/ADV
2025 Approved
Erection of signage to the front exterior of the building: one fascia sign, one hanging s…
3/25/0334/LBC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Shire Hall 4 Market Place Hertford SG14 1DF
Repair of existing fire doors and glazed screens
3/25/1726/LBC
2025 Approved
Shire Hall 4 Market Place Hertford SG14 1DF
Repair of existing fire doors and glazed screens
3/25/1726/LBC
2025 Approved
7 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DA
Repair and repainting of retail frontage
3/25/1593/LBC
2025 Approved
7 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DA
Repair and repainting of retail frontage
3/25/1593/LBC
2025 Approved
3 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Installation of shopfront signage and decoration (retrospective).
3/25/0693/ADV
2025 Approved
3 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Installation of shopfront signage and decoration (retrospective).
3/25/0693/ADV
2025 Approved
3 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Installation of shopfront signage and decoration (regularisation).
3/25/0692/LBC
2025 Approved
3 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Installation of shopfront signage and decoration (regularisation).
3/25/0692/LBC
2024 Approved
Dirties Nightclub 61 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1AL
Change of use of ground floor and basement from drinking establishment (A4) to beauty sal…
3/24/2319/FUL
2025 Approved
Dirties Nightclub 61 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1AL
Conversion of ground floor and basement from drinking establishment to beauty salon and s…
3/25/0015/LBC
2025 Approved
Dirties Nightclub 61 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1AL
Conversion of ground floor and basement from drinking establishment to beauty salon and s…
3/25/0015/LBC
2024 Approved
9-11 Fore Street And 1-2 Market Place Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DF
The proposal is for the replacement of existing rainwater goods, including 2 x RWP (rain…
3/24/2316/LBC
2024 Approved
9-11 Fore Street And 1-2 Market Place Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DF
The proposal is for the replacement of existing rainwater goods, including 2 x RWP (rain…
3/24/2315/FUL
2024 Approved
10 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Regularisation of installation of new non-illuminated fascia sign/window stickers. Propos…
3/24/1396/LBC
2024 Approved
10 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Non-illuminated fascia sign and window stickers (retrospective)
3/24/1392/ADV
2024 Approved
10 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Change of use of the ground floor/basement commercial unit from Class E (Commercial, Busi…
3/24/1395/FUL
2024 Approved
5 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
1 non illuminated fascia sign and 1 non-illuminated hanging sign
3/24/1001/ADV
2024 Approved
12 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG
Change of use for use class E to Sui Genesis (Tattoo Studio)
3/24/0535/FUL
2023 Approved
Hertford Family Court Shire Hall 15 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DH
The replacement of 3 internal CCTV cameras and the provision of 8 new external CCTV camer…
3/23/2212/FUL
2023 Approved
Hertford Family Court Shire Hall 15 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DH
The replacement of 3 internal CCTV cameras and the provision of 8 new external CCTV camer…
3/23/2213/LBC
2021 Refused
The Corn Exchange 39 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1AL
Removal of new slating, battens and felt from the ridge lights and replacement of the rid…
3/21/1191/LBC
2021 Approved
3 Market Place Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DF
Proposed single storey roof extension at third floor level, to form a residential dwellin…
3/21/0457/FUL
2021 Approved
3 Market Place Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DF
Proposed single storey roof extension at third floor level, to form a residential dwellin…
3/21/0457/FUL
2021 Approved
80 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BY
Demolition of existing structure and new two bedroom live-work unit, with terrace, a new…
3/21/0205/FUL
2021 Approved
80 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BY
Demolition of existing structure and new two bedroom live-work unit, with terrace, a new…
3/21/0205/FUL
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 296 councils
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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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.