Poplars Spellbrook Lane West Spellbrook Hertfordshire CM23 4AY Data via plota.co.uk

3/26/0781/HH - Householder Withdrawn

Proposal

Removal of all existing outbuildings, and erection of extension to the side, front and rear of the existing bungalow to create first floor living arrangements, installation of new roof including rooflights and three dormers Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jun 2026
Withdrawn
4 Aug 2026

Withdrawn on 4 Aug 2026 · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Householder
Postcode
CM23 4AY
Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Sawbridgeworth
Parish
Sawbridgeworth Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn by Applicant/Agent
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
David Williams

Public comments

No public comments yet.

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14978252
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