Unit 12 Hertford Logistics Hub Caxton Hill Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 7LN Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Change of use from Use Classes E(g)(iii) and/or B2 and/or B8 to padel use (Use Class E(d)) and/or Use Classes E(g)(iii) and/or B2 and/or B8, installation of internal and external padel courts, indoor sport and leisure facilities, installation of external lighting, landscaping, external alterations to the building, cycle parking and associated works Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
25 May 2026
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Validated
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Aug 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 106.

The consultation period closed on 30 Jul 2026.

Documents 52

Plans & drawings 25

PDF PROPOSED ARENA AREA AND FIRST FLOOR - GA PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ARENA AREA AND GROUND FLOOR - GA PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING ROOF PLAN Other Drawing · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR GA PLAN Existing Floor Plans · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR GA PLAN Existing Floor Plans · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING EXTERNAL SIDE ELEVATIONS Existing Elevations · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING INTERNAL ARENA FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS A AND B Existing Elevations · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING EXTERNAL FRONT AND REAR ELEVATION Existing Elevations · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECTION B Other Drawing · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING CAR PARK PLAN Other Drawing · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING INTERNAL ARENA SIDE ELEVATION C AND D Existing Elevations · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECTION A Other Drawing · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMISE PLAN Existing Floor Plans · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SITE LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Other Drawing · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS Proposed Elevations · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR CLUB HOUSE - GA PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR CLUB HOUSE - GA PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DRAWING ISSUE SHEET Supporting Documents · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SITE BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SITE BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED EXTERNAL SIDE ELEVATIONS Proposed Elevations · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED EXTERNAL LIGHTING PLAN INCLUSIVE OF PLANT SPACE Other Drawing · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SITE PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WORKPLACE AND VISITOR TRAVEL PLAN Supporting Documents · 25 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 17

PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 29 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 29 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 16 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 16 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF ENVIRONMENT AGENCY 15/7/26 Consultee Correspondence · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Neighbour Correspondence · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗
PDF CANAL AND RIVER TRUST - 29/6/26 Consultee Correspondence · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Hertford built-up area; Flood defence 37 m away (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 5 year flood).
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area3,528 m² (37,975 sq ft)
Energy ratingA+ (asset rating -1)
UseStorage or Distribution
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SG13 7LN
Received
25 May 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
Hertford Kingsmead
Parish
Hertford Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Aug 2026
Applicant
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Agent
Savills

Decision outlook

Day 106, past the statutory target. 75% of changes of use in East Hertfordshire are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 8 Oct 2026.

Day 10650 days past the 56-day target
44%decided within 8 weeks
70%approved
65decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by East Hertfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. East Hertfordshire decision record →

Public comments

16comments received
13 objecting1 neutral2 supporting

81% object · above the UK average of 75%

38 neighbours consulted · Last counted 8 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14896346
Planning Portal ref
PP-14896346
Comments by
30 Jul 2026
Statutory expiry
20 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
East Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 statistics
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.