The Orchard Access Road From Labdens Lane To The Orchard Colliers End Hertfordshire SG11 1EP Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/1430/PNHH - Prior Notification Householder Awaiting decision

Proposal

Prior approval application (Part 1, Class A) for construction of single storey rear extension; depth extending from the original rear wall by 8.00 metres, a maximum height of 4.00 metres and an eaves height of 2.30 metres Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
7 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 18 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 1 Dec 2026, from East Hertfordshire's recent extensions.

Site constraints 3

Scheduled monument 77 m away: Section of Roman road in Rigery Lane
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Priority habitat 24 m away: Deciduous woodland; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 9 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 area232 m² (2,497 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (40 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 7 habitable rooms
Built1967 to 1975
HeatingBoiler and radiators, oil
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

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

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Important details

Application type
Prior Notification Householder
Postcode
SG11 1EP
Received
7 Oct 2026
Validated
7 Oct 2026
Ward
Braughing & Standon
Parish
Standon Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Home Extension Designs Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 21 of the 56-day target. East Hertfordshire usually decides extensions by day 55.

Day 2135 days to the 56-day target
71%decided within 8 weeks
84%approved
672decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

1 neighbour consulted · Last counted 24 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15276087
Planning Portal ref
PP-15276087
Statutory expiry
18 Nov 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

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.