2 Poplar Drive Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7HU Data via plota.co.uk

26/02525/FPH - Full Permission Householder Registered

Proposal

Two storey side extension following demolition of existing garage and rear element. Alterations to existing fenestration. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 1 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 24 Nov 2026, from North Hertfordshire's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 20 Nov 2026

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Royston (North Hertfordshire) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 22 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £285,000 in August 2015. Semi-detached house, freehold.

26 August 2015£285,000

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

Building

Floor area100 m² (1,076 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (68 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2015, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Full Permission Householder
Postcode
SG8 7HU
Received
6 Oct 2026
Validated
6 Oct 2026
Ward
Royston Meridian Ward
Parish
Royston Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 Dec 2026
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 22 of the 56-day target. North Hertfordshire usually decides extensions by day 49.

Day 2234 days to the 56-day target
79%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
601decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 22 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15266244
Planning Portal ref
PP-15266244
Comments by
20 Nov 2026
North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.9/10
Good
#66 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Hertfordshire ranks #128 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Hertfordshire decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #62 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #128 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #65 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
112 decided (1-9 homes)
84%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,102
Total decisions
82 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.