Land Adjacent 2 And 3 Wells Cottages Smiths End Lane Barley Hertfordshire SG8 8LJ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use of 2 two-storey commercial units to No.2 residential dwellings and erection of bike sheds (development has commenced). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 2 Sept 2026; it is now day 227. The consultation period closed on 2 Sept 2026.
Site constraints 6
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- 45 mBarn and Stables About 15 Metres West North West of Smith End Farm HouseGrade II
- 65 mSmith End Farm HouseGrade II
- 75 mAisled Barn About 5 Metres South of Smith End Farm HouseGrade II
- 104 mThe HoopsGrade II
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Important details
- Council
- North Hertfordshire
- Application type
- Full Planning Permission
- Postcode
- SG8 8LJ
- Received
- 28 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 28 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Ermine Ward
- Parish
- Barley Parish Council
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 30 Jun 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Jack Millar
Decision outlook
Day 227, past the statutory target. 81% of changes of use in North Hertfordshire are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 11 Sept 2026.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by North Hertfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. North Hertfordshire decision record →
Public comments
5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 11 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14167856
- Comments by
- 2 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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