Change of use applications in East Hertfordshire

There were 46 change of use applications in East Hertfordshire in the last 12 months. Of the 16 decided so far, 11 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 26 of 26 applications
3/26/0967/COMPN 8 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

Hither Farm House Thorley Street Thorley Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4AJ

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class MA) for change of use from veterinary practice (Use Class E) to create 1 one-bedroom studio flat (Use Class ...

East Hertfordshire 8 Jul 2026
3/26/0915/ARPN 26 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Agricultural Barn St Marys Lane Hertingfordbury Hertfordshire

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of existing agricultural barn to create 1 x 1-bed dwelling and associate...

PN Agricultural to Residential East Hertfordshire 26 Jun 2026
3/26/0898/COMPN 23 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

1 Ware Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 7DY

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class MA) for partial change of use of existing ground floor (use class E (offices)) to create 1 x 2-bed flat (use...

Commercial Class E to Dwelinghouses East Hertfordshire 23 Jun 2026
3/26/0832/ARPN 10 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Silos Adjacent To Beggarmans Wood Beggarmans Lane Old Hall Green Hertfordshire

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of 2 x existing agricultural silos to create 1 x 2-bed dwelling and asso...

PN Agricultural to Residential East Hertfordshire 10 Jun 2026
3/26/0771/FUL 1 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

12 & 14 Crib Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9EX

Change of use and conversion of 12 and 14 Crib Street from public house (sui generis) to create 1 x 2-bed and 1 x 3-bed dwellings (2 in total) with ha...

Full Application East Hertfordshire 1 Jun 2026
3/26/0744/ARPN 26 May 2026 Awaiting decision

The Orchard Colliers End Hertfordshire SG11 1EP

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of existing agricultural barn to create one, three bedroom dwelling

PN Agricultural to Residential East Hertfordshire 26 May 2026
3/26/0710/ARPN 19 May 2026 Decided

4 Pole Hole Farm Pye Corner Gilston Hertfordshire CM20 2RP

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of existing agricultural barn to create 1 x 3-bed dwelling and associate...

PN Agricultural to Residential East Hertfordshire 19 May 2026
3/26/0692/FUL 14 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Highbury Farm Wood End Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7BD

Replacement of existing farm building to form self-catering holiday let with parking and EV charging point, and cycle storage following approval ref: ...

Full Application East Hertfordshire 14 May 2026
3/26/0684/FUL 13 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Blocks A And B Bishops Stortford Goods Yard Station Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3BL

Change of use of ground floor space within Blocks A and B from former Use Classes A1-A4 / D1 to blanket Class E plus Drinking Establishment / Drinking...

Full Application East Hertfordshire 13 May 2026
3/26/0686/CLPO 13 May 2026 Decided

104 Havers Lane Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3PD

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed conversion of 4 bedroom property from Class C3 (residential - single dwellinghouse) to a 5 bedroom 5 person H...

CL Proposed Operations East Hertfordshire 13 May 2026
3/26/0670/FUL 12 May 2026 Awaiting decision

North Aston Water Tower Aston End Road Aston Hertfordshire

Conversion of and extension to existing redundant water tower to form 1 x 3-bed dwelling

Full Application East Hertfordshire 12 May 2026
3/26/0674/OUT 12 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Land West Of London Road Hertford Heath Hertfordshire

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for means of access from London Road comprising residential development (Use Class C3), ...

Outline Application East Hertfordshire 12 May 2026
3/26/0644/ARPN 7 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Lower Farm House Throcking Buntingford SG9 9RW

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of agricultural building to one dwelling, with rear extension and altera...

PN Agricultural to Residential East Hertfordshire 7 May 2026
3/26/0642/REM 7 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Weblight Ltd Netherfield Lane Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8HE

Approval of Reserved Matters (comprising layout, landscaping, scale and appearance) for redevelopment of vacant employment site with a mixed use devel...

Approval of Reserved Matters East Hertfordshire 7 May 2026
3/26/0628/FUL 4 May 2026 Awaiting decision

34 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1JA

Partial change of use of ground and first floor from restaurant/commercial floorspace to create 3 x residential units including dormer windows and int...

Full Application East Hertfordshire 4 May 2026
3/26/0576/FUL 24 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

17 The Old Maltings Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire

Change of use of two 1st floor office units (class E(c)(ii)) to two one-bedroom flats (class C3), insertion of north side door, removal of flues and r...

Full Application East Hertfordshire 24 Apr 2026
3/26/0573/CLEO 23 Apr 2026 Decided

1-4 Woolmers Park Mews Track North From Lower Hatfield Road Within Woolmers Park Letty Green Essendon Hertfordshire SG14 2TN

Certificate of lawfulness for change of use of integral garages into habitable floorspace (retrospective)

CL Existing Operations East Hertfordshire 23 Apr 2026
3/26/0558/ARPN 22 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

Agricultural Barn Clementsbury Brickendon Lane Brickendon Hertfordshire SG13 8FG

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of existing agricultural barn to create 1 x 2-bed dwelling and associate...

PN Agricultural to Residential East Hertfordshire 22 Apr 2026
3/26/0567/ARPN 22 Apr 2026 Decided

Oak Tree Farm Hertingfordbury Hertford SG14 2LF

Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of existing agricultural barn into a dwelling

PN Agricultural to Residential East Hertfordshire 22 Apr 2026
3/26/0543/FUL 20 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

10 London Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5ND

Conversion and change of use of the first floor of existing restaurant into a self-contained residential apartment (Use Class C3), enclosure of extern...

Full Application East Hertfordshire 20 Apr 2026
3/26/0533/COMPN 17 Apr 2026 Decided

Unit 2 First Floor Station Road Industrial Estate Station Road Braughing Hertfordshire SG11 2PB

Prior approval application for conversion of existing structure (Class E) into two self contained flats (Class C3)

Commercial Class E to Dwelinghouses East Hertfordshire 17 Apr 2026
3/26/0520/FUL 16 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

St Annes Cottage South End Perry Green Hertfordshire SG10 6EL

Conversion of two existing cottages into one single dwelling and associated works including two rear dormers and side garage

Full Application East Hertfordshire 16 Apr 2026
3/26/0505/ARPN 13 Apr 2026 Decided

Flint Cottage Andersons Lane Great Hormead Hertfordshire SG9 0PA

Change of use of agricultural buildings to three residential dwellings

PN Agricultural to Residential East Hertfordshire 13 Apr 2026
3/26/0428/FUL 26 Mar 2026 Awaiting decision

Wallace House 5 - 11 St Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1HZ

Change of use and conversion from doctors surgery to 4 no. residential dwellings including internal and external alterations, parking, EV charging poi...

Full Application East Hertfordshire 26 Mar 2026
3/26/0210/FUL 16 Feb 2026 Awaiting decision

Land South Of Rose Cottage Elbow Lane Hertford Heath Hertfordshire

Conversion of outbuilding into detached dwelling, alterations to openings and fenestration, creation of new vehicular access way, fencing and landscap...

Full Application East Hertfordshire 16 Feb 2026
3/25/0974/FUL 6 Jun 2025 Awaiting decision

Mill House Mill Lane Meesden Hertfordshire SG9 0BA

Erection of stable block, change of use of land from agricultural land to equestrian use, new boundary post and rail fences

Full Application East Hertfordshire 6 Jun 2025
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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