3 Havers Lane Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3PA Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0885/VAR - Variation of condition Awaiting decision

Proposal

Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (Climate change), 4 (Noise)and 6 (Biodiversity) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 12/06/2024) for (Removal of garage. Erection of a new 3 bedroom detached dwelling with parking for 3 cars). The amendments include a change to the siting of the dwelling, and the variation of the wording of conditions 3, 4 and 6 (Retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 Jun 2026
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Validated
7 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 2 Oct 2026.

Associated applications 3

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    Conditions 3, 4, 6 refused · 2 variation sought

Site constraints 4

4 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Rhodes' Birthplace Museum, Grade II, 41 m away · 4 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Conservation area 17 m away: Bishop's Stortford
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Bishop's Stortford built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £650,000 in December 2021. Semi-detached house, freehold.

2 December 2021£650,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area60 m² (646 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (79 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace flat, 3 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2020, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Variation of condition
Postcode
CM23 3PA
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
7 Aug 2026
Ward
Bishop's Stortford Central
Parish
Bishops Stortford Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
2 Oct 2026
Applicant
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Agent
Le Vaillant Owen

Public comments

No public comments yet.

19 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15024528
Planning Portal ref
PP-15024528
Statutory expiry
2 Oct 2026
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 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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.