Cobblestones 12 Hebing End Benington Hertfordshire SG2 7DD Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0896/PIP - Permission in Principle Refused

Proposal

Permission in principle for erection of 5 x dwellinghouses together with parking, landscaping and access Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jun 2026
Refused
4 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Documents 53

Consultation & comments 39

PDF CPRE - 31/7/26 Consultee Correspondence · 31 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ROBERT GALE - 31/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 31 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF LANDSCAPE - 28/7/26 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 28/7/26 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION COMMENTS Supporting Documents · 24 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PHILIP LIST-23/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF RESPONSE TO HIGHWAY AND FIRE CONSULTATION COMMENTS Supporting Documents · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ROBERT HEWLETT-8/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 8 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CHRISTINE ELLEN-POMFRETT-8/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 8 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PANTELIS/HELLE KATSIANIS/BACHE-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CATHERINE MCILWHAM-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ROBERT AND TARA GALE-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DOROTHY RIDLEY-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DOROTHY RIDLEY-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CAROLE FRANK-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF MAYUMI FRANK-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ELIZABETH MCHALE-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF GEORGINA SUMNER-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF TIM ROBSON-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CAROL FRANK 2 - 6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF RACHEL LEE- 6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF JOHN AND CLARE PERKINS-7/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF NICHOLAS FRANK-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ANDY MEADER - 6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CHRISTOPHER PULLEN-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ANDREW BURTON-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DARREN AND SARAH MOSS-6/7/26 Consultee Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DARREN MOSS-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CHRIS RADFORD-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ROCHELLE PROWSE-6/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DAVID LOVEDAY-3/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF YVONNE GURTLER -2/7/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF HERTFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE - 2/7/26 Consultee Correspondence · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF GILLIAN WILKINSON-30/6/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MR & MRS MAURICE CHARLES-30/6/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAYS - 30/6/26 Consultee Correspondence · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MICHAEL NEAL-29/6/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF JANE LOVEDAY-29/6/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SANDRA FILE-26/6/26 Neighbour Correspondence · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Application type
Permission in Principle
Postcode
SG2 7DD
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Aston, Datchworth & Walkern
Parish
Beninigton Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission in Principle
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Shrimplin Planning & Development

Public comments

30comments received
30 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 76%

54 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15019780
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