46 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00317/FP - Full Planning Permission Registered

Proposal

Change of use from office B1 to residential to provide 8 self-contained flats including insertion of dormer windows and rooflights to facilitate accommodation at second floor, amenity parking, refuse and cycling storage. Alterations to existing fenestration, installation of side ramp and railing and rear access steps. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Feb 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 18 Mar 2026.

Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
SG8 5AQ
Received
19 Feb 2026
Validated
19 Feb 2026
Ward
Royston Heath Ward
Parish
Royston Town Council
Case officer
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Applicant
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Public comments

2comments received
1 objecting1 neutral

14 neighbours consulted · Last counted 9 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14683071
Comments by
18 Mar 2026
North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.9/10
Good
#66 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

North Hertfordshire ranks #128 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #62 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #128 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #65 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
112 decided (1-9 homes)
84%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,102
Total decisions
82 refused in the year to March 2026