2, Squirrels Close, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 2SA

1. 1 Jun 2007

   Received by East Hertfordshire

2. 26 Jul 2007

   Decision issued: Grant Plan Permission w Conds

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Haverbrack, 2, Barrells Down Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 2SU

  3/07/1316/FP Submitted 26 Jun 2007 24m away

  Continuation of approved roof to extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 1 doc

• 27, Barrells Down Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM232ST

  3/07/0882/FP Submitted 27 Apr 2007 58m away

  Demolish existing dwelling, erect 2 no. dwellings with integral garages and new crossovers

  Granted Full applications Demolition 1 doc
  Several homes

• 32 Barrells Down Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2SU

  3/24/1351/CLPO Submitted 19 Jul 2024 70m away

  Loft conversion with insertion of dormer windows to rear and side elevations, and insertion of rooflight to side.

  Granted Outline Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 34 Rye Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2HG

  3/22/2605/FUL Submitted 14 Dec 2022 71m away

  Construction of hand car wash within car sales forecourt of Totally Trade Direct

  Refused Full applications 17 docs

• 34 Rye Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2HG

  3/23/0347/FUL Submitted 23 Feb 2023 71m away

  Proposed hand car wash within sales forecourt of Totally Sales Direct.

  Withdrawn Full applications 23 docs

• 43 Barrells Down Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2ST

  3/26/0854/HH Submitted 16 Jun 2026 84m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  Erection of side extension (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 3/26/0113/FUL Refused

  Land To The East Of Cambridge Road And North Of Standon Hill Puckeridge Hertfordshire SG11 1DQ

  Battery energy storage facility and all associated works

  28 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/1186/FUL Awaiting decision

  Saracens Head Bridge Foot Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9BS

  Extension to the outdoor riverside seating area, including decking, balustrade and soft landscaping

  25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/0466/FUL Refused

  37A High Street Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AD

  Erection of timber frame outbuilding for use as a staff area (Retrospective)

  1 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/1166/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent To Maze Green Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2PJ

  Proposed electrical transformer and panel in GRP housing, with cable connections to existing sub-station, and mitigation planting

  20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/1149/FUL Awaiting decision

  Hartfield Court Collett Road Ware SG12 7LT

  Replacement access bridge

  17 Aug 2026 Full applications