17 - 19 Railway Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1BG Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0778/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Alterations to shop front, to remove window vinyl advertisements and installation of 5 retractable awnings, 3 fascia signs and a security shutter (retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jun 2026
Approved
14 Aug 2026

Approved on 14 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Aug 2026

Documents 19

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SG14 1BG
Received
1 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jun 2026
Ward
Hertford Castle
Parish
Hertford Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Grant Plan Permission w Conds
Decision date
14 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Advance Architecture

Public comments

4comments received
4 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 76%

15 neighbours consulted · Last counted 15 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14970570
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