Ash View Stables Pegs Lane Widford Hertfordshire SG12 8SX Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0271/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use of land from existing mixed use for equestrian/residential caravan site with 2 x static caravans/mobile homes to Gypsy/Traveller caravan site accommodating 6 x static caravans/mobile homes utilising extension of existing manege. Erection of screen fencing following demolition of existing stable building and barn… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Feb 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SG12 8SX
Received
27 Feb 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Ward
Ware Rural
Parish
Widford Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Philip Brown Associates Limited

Public comments

13comments received
13 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 76%

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14739981
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