63 Southmill Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3DH Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0800/HH - Householder Refused

Proposal

Proposed ground floor rear extension with rooflight, new steps and patio area Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Refused
21 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 21 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 37

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Important details

Application type
Householder
Postcode
CM23 3DH
Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Bishop's Stortford Central
Parish
Bishops Stortford Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
21 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Resi Design Ltd

Public comments

4comments received
3 objecting1 neutral

75% object · below the UK average of 76%

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14948970
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