Methodist Church Whitehorse Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6QB Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Internal re-modelling and refurbishment including demolition of 1980s insertions, installation of a first floor throughout the building, installation of stairs and platform lift to first floor, installation of W.C., provision of external fire escape stair and fire exit to the rear of the building, alterations to existing fenestration including secondary glazing, and installation of no.8 rooflights to the slated roof. Removal of yew tree to front elevation and installation of sign board to front elevation. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 8 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
SG7 6QB
Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Ward
Baldock West Ward
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
Andrew Rayner

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15013595
Comments by
8 Aug 2026
North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.9/10
Good
#66 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

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