4 Frenchs Yard Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0914/FUL - Full Application Approved
Change of useCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of Use from Sui Generis to Class E(g)iii for a Pottery Studio Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 Jun 2026
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Validated
4 Aug 2026
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Approved
30 Sept 2026

Approved on 30 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 30 Sept 2026

Documents 11

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF FULL APPROVAL DECISION Decision Notice · 30 Sept 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 3

PDF FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT Supporting Documents · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 4

PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 4 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 7/8/26 Consultee Correspondence · 7 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Officers Report Officers Report · 30 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Flood zone 3, rivers and sea
High chance: a 1 in 100 or greater annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
Flood map ↗
Ware conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
32 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 3, Amwell End, Grade II, 2 m away · 32 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. 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.
Show all 32 with distances
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Ware built-up area; Flood defence 37 m away (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 2 year flood).
Not affected
Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 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 area49 m² (527 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 67)
UseA1/A2 Retail and Financial/Professional services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2019, 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
Full Application
Postcode
SG12 9HP
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Aug 2026
Ward
Ware Priory
Parish
Ware Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
2 Oct 2026
Decision
Grant Plan Permission w Conds
Decision date
30 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 57 days from validation, 6 days faster than East Hertfordshire's median of 63 for changes of use. Approved, as 70% of changes of use here are.

44%decided within 8 weeks
70%approved
65decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

13 neighbours consulted · Last counted 30 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15038899
Planning Portal ref
PP-15038899
Comments by
11 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
29 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2020 Approved
Change of use from A1 (shop) to Sui Generis (salon for semi permanent make-up).
3/20/0440/FUL
2020 Approved
Change of use from A1 (shop) to Sui Generis (salon for semi permanent make-up).
3/20/0440/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Change of use of existing ancillary caretaker's flat to ancillary multi-purpose community…
3/25/1005/FUL
2025 Approved
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Change of use of existing ancillary caretaker's flat to ancillary multi-purpose community…
3/25/1005/FUL
2025 Approved
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Installation of two digital notice board, internally illuminated
3/25/0918/ADV
2025 Approved
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Installation of two digital notice board, internally illuminated
3/25/0918/ADV
2025 Refused
34 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HW
Erection of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign
3/25/0244/ADV
2025 Refused
34 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HW
Erection of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign
3/25/0244/ADV
2024 Refused
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Change of use from a caretaker's flat within the Ware Drill Hall to be ancillary to the c…
3/24/1545/CLPO
2024 Refused
34 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HW
Retention of 2 externally illuminated fascia signs.
3/24/0351/ADV
2023 Approved
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Replacement of existing internal timber doors with new timber doors.
3/23/2257/LBC
2023 Approved
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Replacement of existing external timber door with new fire exit door.
3/23/2255/LBC
2023 Approved
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Replacement of existing internal timber doors with new timber doors.
3/23/2257/LBC
2023 Approved
Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Replacement of existing external timber door with new fire exit door.
3/23/2255/LBC
2023 Approved
37 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Removal down to ground level and rebuilding of part of the northern boundary wall (adjoin…
3/23/1528/LBC
2023 Approved
37 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Removal down to ground level and rebuilding of part of the northern boundary wall (adjoin…
3/23/1528/LBC
2023 Approved
37 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Retrospective. Removal down to ground level and rebuilding of part of the northern bounda…
3/23/1527/FUL
2023 Approved
37 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
Retrospective. Removal down to ground level and rebuilding of part of the northern bounda…
3/23/1527/FUL
2022 Refused
34 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HW
Retention of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs
3/22/1842/ADV
2022 Refused
34 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HW
Retention of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs
3/22/1842/ADV
2019 Approved
Farecla Products Ltd Victoria Maltings Broadmeads Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HS
Erection of new above ground tanks and bund.
3/19/1092/FUL
2022 Approved
Millacres Station Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9PU
Replace all of the current painted timber cladding with composite board cladding
3/22/0100/FUL
2016 Approved
19 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
New internal partition to form a partial change of use from A3 to A2 to the front of the…
3/16/0155/FUL
2016 Approved
19 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
New internal partition to form a partial change of use from A3 to A2 to the front of the…
3/16/0264/LBC
2016 Approved
19 Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9HP
1no. Externally illuminated fascia sign for estate agency and 1no. projecting sign.
3/16/0849/ADV
2016 Approved
Land Adjacent To River Lee Navigation Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire
Proposed siting of canal and river trust welcome station
3/16/0134/FUL
2016 Approved
Land Adjacent To River Lee Navigation Amwell End Ware Hertfordshire
Proposed siting of canal and river trust welcome station
3/16/0134/FUL
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 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.