Down Hall Farm Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HG Data via plota.co.uk

3/25/1911/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use and part demolition of agricultural barn to 1 no. 4-bed dwelling, alterations to fenestration cladding and roof. Demolition of grain store and erection of 2 no. 4-bed dwellings. Associated car parking, cycle storage, amenity areas, bin stores, air source heat pumps, EV charge points, landscaping and access arrangement. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Dec 2025
✓
Validated
9 Jan 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 44

Statements & assessments 14

PDF (AMENDED) BNG STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF (AMENDED) ON-SITE BNG PLAN Other Drawing · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF (AMENDED) BNG METRIC Supporting Documents · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING AND HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 8 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF TREE SURVEY DRAWINGS Supporting Documents · 8 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY QUESTIONNAIRE Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF TREE SURVEY DRAWING Other Drawing · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DESKTOP CONTAMINATED LAND ASSESSMENT Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DESKTOP CONTAMINATED LAND ASSESSMENT - APPENDIX 3 Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DESKTOP CONTAMINATED LAND ASSESSMENT - APPENDIX 4 Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY METRIC CONDITION SHEETS Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 11

PDF (AMENDED) BASELINE HABITAT PLAN Other Drawing · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SITE PLAN INC LANDSCAPING AND TURNING IINFORMATION Location/Block/Site Plan · 8 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED LANDSCAPING ANCILLARY INFORMATION Other Drawing · 8 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF THE LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF BARN EXISTING PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Existing Floor Plans · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF GRAIN STORE EXISTING PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Existing Floor Plans · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION PLAN Other Drawing · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF BARN PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Other Drawing · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF PLOT 1 PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Proposed Elevations · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF PLOT 2 PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Proposed Elevations · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF SITE ELEVATIONS Other Drawing · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 12

PDF APPLICANT RESPONSE TO CONSULTEE Correspondence in · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF LANDSCAPE - 2/3/26 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSERVATION TEAM 18/2/26 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF KAREN TOWNEND-18/2/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF HELEN COLLINS-16/2/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 16 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF WASTE SERVICES - 13/2/26 Consultee Correspondence · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF JACQUELIN TURNER-9/2/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 10 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAYS - 3/2/26 Consultee Correspondence · 3 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ABIGAIL WILKINSON-26/1/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF LETTER FROM NATURAL ENGLAND Consultee Correspondence · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 23/1/26 Consultee Correspondence · 23 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF THAMES WATER - 21/1/26 Consultee Correspondence · 21 Jan 2026 View ↗

Other documents 6

PDF DOWN HALL CGI VISUALISATIONS Supporting Documents · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF EMAIL FROM AGENT Correspondence in · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF TREE REPORT APPENDICIES 1-6 Supporting Documents · 8 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF TREE REPORT Supporting Documents · 8 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF GEOTECHNICAL REPORT Supporting Documents · 8 Dec 2025 View ↗

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Important details

Council
East Hertfordshire
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SG9 0HG
Received
8 Dec 2025
Validated
9 Jan 2026
Ward
Little Hadham & The Pelhams
Parish
Brent Pelham Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Mar 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Haine Gunn

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14408513
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Change of use, part demolition and conversion of 2 agricultural barns to create 4 x four…
3/23/1421/FUL
2023 Approved
Change of use, part demolition and conversion of 2 agricultural barns to create 4 x four…
3/23/1421/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
Change of use of agricultural building into three bedroom detached residential dwelling a…
3/22/1355/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
Change of use of agricultural building into three bedroom detached residential dwelling a…
3/22/1356/LBC
2022 Withdrawn
Regularisation of demolition and reconstruction of flint wall and restorative works to ba…
3/22/2665/LBC
2022 Withdrawn
Retrospective demolition and reconstruction of flint wall and restorative works to barn.
3/22/2664/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
Change of use of agricultural building into three bedroom detached residential dwelling a…
3/22/1355/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
Change of use of agricultural building into three bedroom detached residential dwelling a…
3/22/1356/LBC
2022 Withdrawn
Regularisation of demolition and reconstruction of flint wall and restorative works to ba…
3/22/2665/LBC
2022 Withdrawn
Retrospective demolition and reconstruction of flint wall and restorative works to barn.
3/22/2664/FUL
2022 Approved
Change of use of 2 agricultural buildings to Class C3 for 4 dwellings.
3/22/0960/ARPN
2022 Approved
Change of use of 2 agricultural buildings to Class C3 for 4 dwellings.
3/22/0960/ARPN
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Southview Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Erection of single storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Garage convers…
3/25/0960/HH
2025 Approved
Southview Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Erection of single storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Garage convers…
3/25/0960/HH
2024 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Erection of gazebo
3/24/1369/HH
2024 Refused
4 Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HG
Construction of 2 new semi-detached dwellings with car parking, EV chargers, air source h…
3/24/0610/FUL
2023 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Discharge condition 3 (external materials of construction) attached to 3/21/2985/HH
X/23/0160/CND
2023 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Discharge condition 3 (external materials of construction) attached to 3/21/2985/HH
X/23/0160/CND
2023 Approved
The Thatched Barn Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HR
Demolition of conservatory, removal of flue and internal alterations to the listed dwelli…
3/23/1336/HH
2023 Approved
The Thatched Barn Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HR
Demolition of conservatory, removal of flue and internal alterations to the listed dwelli…
3/23/1340/LBC
2023 Approved
The Thatched Barn Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HR
Demolition of conservatory, removal of flue and internal alterations to the listed dwelli…
3/23/1336/HH
2023 Approved
The Thatched Barn Pump Hill Brent Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0HR
Demolition of conservatory, removal of flue and internal alterations to the listed dwelli…
3/23/1340/LBC
2022 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Discharge condition 3 (external materials of construction) attached to 3/21/2985/HH.
X/22/0359/CND
2022 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Discharge condition 3 (external materials of construction) attached to 3/21/2985/HH.
X/22/0359/CND
2021 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Replacement of garage with room over.
3/21/2985/HH
2021 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Replacement of garage with room over.
3/21/2985/HH
2022 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Discharge of condition 4 (Archaeology) of planning approval 3/21/1802/HH
X/22/0225/CND
2022 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Discharge of condition 4 (Archaeology) of planning approval 3/21/1802/HH
X/22/0225/CND
2021 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Detached pitched roof pergola to house a kitchen/BBQ area.
3/21/1802/HH
2021 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Detached pitched roof pergola to house a kitchen/BBQ area.
3/21/1802/HH
2020 Refused
Land Adjacent To 4 Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HG
Outline planning permission for proposed 2 no. semi-detached dwellinghouses. All matters…
3/20/2316/OUT
2020 Refused
Land Adjacent To 4 Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HG
Outline planning permission for proposed 2 no. semi-detached dwellinghouses. All matters…
3/20/2316/OUT
2021 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Proposed pitched roof dormer window and external timber staircase to existing garage and…
3/21/0778/HH
2021 Approved
Pump Hill Cottage Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HQ
Proposed pitched roof dormer window and external timber staircase to existing garage and…
3/21/0778/HH
2020 Withdrawn
Land Adj 4 Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HG
Outline planning with all matters reserved for the erection of two, 3 bedroomed dwellings
3/20/0464/OUT
2020 Withdrawn
Land Adj 4 Pump Hill Brent Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0HG
Outline planning with all matters reserved for the erection of two, 3 bedroomed dwellings
3/20/0464/OUT
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings