1 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DA Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/1277/LBC - Listed Building Consent Awaiting decision
Listed buildings

Proposal

Listed building consent for removal of existing sign and installation of new display sign Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
10 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 5 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 5 Nov 2026 and 19 Nov 2026, from East Hertfordshire's recent listed building works.

Comments are open until 29 Oct 2026

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Documents 9

Statements & assessments 2

PDF HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 5

PDF EXISTING & PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATIONS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED 3D FRONT - HERTFORD HOUSE Other Drawing · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING 3D VIEW - HERTFORD HOUSE Other Drawing · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF SIGNAGE - HERTFORD HOUSE Other Drawing · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 28/9/26 Consultee Correspondence · 28 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 1, Fore Street
List entry 1268926 · The pin is inside its outline · 77 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade I, 9 Grade II*, 65 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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Historic England ↗
Hertford 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 ↗
Scheduled monument 84 m away: Hertford Castle: a motte and bailey castle south of the River Lea
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Hertford built-up area; Air quality management area 24 m away: Hertford AQMA.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

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Important details

Council
East Hertfordshire
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
SG14 1DA
Received
10 Sept 2026
Validated
10 Sept 2026
Ward
Hertford Castle
Parish
Hertford Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
G2 Architecture
Freehold owner
Show

Decision outlook

Day 29 of the 56-day target. East Hertfordshire usually decides listed building works by day 62.

Day 2933 days to the predicted decision (day 62)
45%decided within 8 weeks
81%approved
92decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 6 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15215902
Planning Portal ref
PP-15215902
Comments by
29 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
5 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
70A - 74 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BY
Repair and decoration of windows of 70A and 72-74 Fore Street; cleaning of stonework fron…
3/25/1985/LBC
2025 Approved
70A - 74 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BY
Repair and decoration of windows of 70A and 72-74 Fore Street; cleaning of stonework fron…
3/25/1985/LBC
2025 Approved
Jobcentre Plus 12 - 14 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EF
Installation of an intercom on northern elevation
3/25/1708/LBC
2025 Approved
Jobcentre Plus 12 - 14 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EF
Installation of an intercom on northern elevation
3/25/1708/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
Shire Hall 4 Market Place Hertford SG14 1DF
Repair of existing fire doors and glazed screens
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2025 Approved
20 Maidenhead Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DR
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2025 Approved
20 Maidenhead Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DR
Alterations to existing shopfront to incorporate entrance door
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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
14 Maidenhead Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DR
Part Change of Use from Retail (Class E - Commercial, Business and Service) to Residentia…
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2025 Approved
14 Maidenhead Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DR
Part Change of Use from Retail (Class E - Commercial, Business and Service) to Residentia…
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2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
4 Honey Lane Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DN
Retrospective change of use from class E(b) use to a Sui-Generis use (hot food takeaway)
3/25/1252/FUL
2025
13 Castle Street And 25 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX
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2025
13 Castle Street And 25 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX
Change of use from retail/office to mixed-use development comprising 2 x retail units and…
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2025
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Change of use from retail/office to mixed-use development comprising 2 x retail units and…
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2025
13 Castle Street And 25 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EX
Change of use from retail/office to mixed-use development comprising 2 x retail units and…
3/25/1662/FUL
2025 Approved
Jobcentre Plus 12 - 14 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EF
New CCTV and internal upgrade to the security system.
3/25/0983/LBC
2025 Approved
Jobcentre Plus 12 - 14 Parliament Square Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1EF
New CCTV and internal upgrade to the security system.
3/25/0982/FUL
2021 Refused
Subway 14 The Wash Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1PX
Repaint timber shopfront features grey, repaint shop front fascia area lighter shade of g…
3/21/0207/LBC
2021 Refused
Subway 14 The Wash Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1PX
Repaint timber shopfront features grey, repaint shop front fascia area lighter shade of g…
3/21/0207/LBC
2021 Refused
Subway 14 The Wash Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1PX
Display of 1 externally illuminated letters and 1 externally illuminated projecting sign.
3/21/0175/ADV
2021 Refused
Subway 14 The Wash Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1PX
Display of 1 externally illuminated letters and 1 externally illuminated projecting sign.
3/21/0175/ADV
2020 Approved
17-21 Fore Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1DH
Conversion of roofspace and addition of 5 dormer windows to front elevation to create 1 b…
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East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

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

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Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.