The Brooms 69 Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0691/FUL - Full Application Refused
New homesSolar & renewables

Proposal

Erection of 2no. self-build and custom eco dwellings with associated landscape, ASHP and solar panels Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
14 May 2026
✓
Validated
2 Jun 2026
✗
Refused
28 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 28 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 28 Jul 2026

Documents 24

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF FULL REFUSAL DECISION Decision Notice · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 8

PDF HERTFORDSHIRE ECOLOGY 23/6/26 Consultee Correspondence · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE/LIGHT - 22/6/26 Consultee Correspondence · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ECOLOGICAL SURVEY AND ASSESSMENT Supporting Documents · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF TRANSPORT AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN EXEMPTION STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY QUESTIONNAIRE Supporting Documents · 14 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 6

PDF ECO DRAWING Other Drawing · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF BLOCK PLAN WITH VISIBILITY SPLAYS Location/Block/Site Plan · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS PLOT 1 & 2 Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF LANDSCAPING PLAN Other Drawing · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Supporting Documents · 14 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF JESSICA MCAFEE-2/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 4

PDF DR & MRS R CORNISH-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF JULIE CLARE-2/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAYS- 22/6/26 Consultee Correspondence · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF THAMES WATER - 3/6/26 Consultee Correspondence · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF Officers Report Officers Report · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CLLR GREAT AMWELL PARISH COUNCIL- 7/7/26 Correspondence In - Town/Parish · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SELF-BUILD PROFORMA Supporting Documents · 14 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
East Hertfordshire
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SG12 9SZ
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Great Amwell & Stansteads
Parish
Great Amwell Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
28 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Planning Consultancy Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14876247
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
37A Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Insertion of two windows, two rooflights and door to side elevation
3/25/1179/HH
2025 Approved
37A Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Insertion of two windows, two rooflights and door to side elevation
3/25/1179/HH
2025
65 Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Demolition of existing garage and shed, and erection of a replacement detached garage wit…
3/25/1728/HH
2025
65 Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Demolition of existing garage and shed, and erection of a replacement detached garage wit…
3/25/1728/HH
2024 Withdrawn
37A Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
First floor extension and alteration in roof form. New doorway.
3/24/1242/HH
2024 Approved
37A Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Conversion of part of 37a Lower Road to create 2 residential apartments. Conversion of gr…
3/24/0706/FUL
2022 Approved
37E Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Removal of outbuilding and erection of side extension to form garage
3/22/2384/HH
2022 Approved
37E Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Removal of outbuilding and erection of side extension to form garage
3/22/2384/HH
2021 Approved
47 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Two storey rear extension. New pitched roof to garage with roof lights and link extension…
3/21/2326/HH
2021 Approved
47 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Two storey rear extension. New pitched roof to garage with roof lights and link extension…
3/21/2326/HH
2018 Approved
37A Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
First floor extension with multiple changes to existing and additional window openings wi…
3/18/2243/HH
2018 Approved
Land Rear Of 37 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Separation of existing detached annex, part demolition and single storey extension to pro…
3/18/2187/HH
2018 Approved
Land Rear Of 37 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Separation of existing detached annex, part demolition and single storey extension to pro…
3/18/2187/FUL
2018 Approved
37C Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Erection of a two storey rear extension.
3/18/1482/HH
2018 Approved
37E Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Part demolition of both side elevations. Single storey front, rear and side extensions wi…
3/18/1483/HH
2018 Refused
37E Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Change of use of annexe to independant dwelling, with alterations to the roof, erection o…
3/18/0748/FUL
2018 Withdrawn
37E Lower Road Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Front and Rear Extension
3/18/0327/HH
2017 Approved
43 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
First floor extension over the existing garage with dormer window, first floor front exte…
3/17/2047/HH
2017 Withdrawn
43 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
First floor extension over the existing garage. Existing flat roof over the porch to be r…
3/17/2051/HH
2017 Refused
37E Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Raising of roof ridge to create first floor. Insertion of window in to flank elevation.
3/17/0037/HH
2016 Approved
37 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Separation of existing annex to create 1no. separate dwelling
3/16/1627/FUL
2016 Refused
37 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Separation of existing annex to provide an independent dwelling
3/16/0603/FUL
2016 Refused
37 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Separation of existing annex to provide an independent dwelling
3/16/0603/FUL
2016 Refused
43 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Proposed first floor front/side extension and proposed double storey front extension. Alt…
3/16/0082/HH
2016 Refused
43 Lower Road Great Amwell Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9SZ
Proposed first floor front/side extension and proposed double storey front extension. Alt…
3/16/0082/HH
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings