Land South Of Rose Cottage Elbow Lane Hertford Heath Hertfordshire Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0210/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Conversion of outbuilding into detached dwelling, alterations to openings and fenestration, creation of new vehicular access way, fencing and landscaping Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Feb 2026
Validated
1 Jun 2026
Refused
12 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 12 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 13 Aug 2026

Documents 40

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SG13 7PY
Received
16 Feb 2026
Validated
1 Jun 2026
Ward
Hertford Heath & Brickendon
Parish
Hertford Heath Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
12 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Signature Buildings Ltd

Public comments

2comments received
1 objecting1 neutral

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 13 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14667314
Env. assessment
No
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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 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