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60-62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

Refused East Hertfordshire 3/23/0527/FUL Full Application

Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Change of use and conversion of E(g)(i) solicitors office into mixed use E(a) retail shop unit at ground floor and basement and 2, (C3 residential units) at first and second floor including alterations to back addition pitched roof, formation of side facing inverted dormer, installation of secondary glazing to front elevation and air conditioning with heat recovery system. Erection of single storey rear canopy and removal of chimney.

As published by the council, reference 3/23/0527/FUL

Application record

Reference
3/23/0527/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse
Received
17 Mar 2023
Validated
20 Mar 2023
Decided
15 May 2023
Ward
Ware - Christchurch
Parish
Ware Town Council
Decision by
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Postcode
SG12 9DA

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Hertfordshire register

This site has had 8 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 2 refused.

  • 3/26/0932/VAR Awaiting decision

    60 - 62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/23/1892/FUL /Dated 03/05/2024) for (Demolition of single storey rear extension. Division of existing Class E unit to create 2 Class E units at basement and ground floor. Change of use at first and second floor to create two C3 residential dwellings. Installation of secondary glazing to front elevation. Alterations to rear to include creation of a courtyard, raising of and alterations to roof at second floor, installation of rear windows and doors, the insertion of external staircase and gantry, installation of 2 no. heating and cooling units and the creation of cycle parking and bin store). The amendments include alterations to the scheme to comply with building regulations

    Submitted 1 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 3/26/0933/VAR Awaiting decision

    60 - 62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 5 (new window), 6 (new doors), 7 (new plasterwork), 8 (new external rendering), 11 (Pipework and Drainage), 12 (Ventilation and Ducting), 13 (Acoustic/Insulation Boards), 14 (New Staircases), 15 (Extracts and Vents) and 16 (A/C Units Screening) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/23/1893/LBC/Dated 03/05/2024) for (Demolition of single storey rear extension. Division of existing Class E unit to create 2 Class E units at basement and ground floor. Conversion of Class E office space to habitable living and WC space to create 2 no. new dwellings. Installation of secondary glazing to front elevation. Alterations to rear to include creation of a courtyard, raising of and alterations to roof at second floor, installation of rear windows and doors, the insertion of external staircase and gantry, installation of 2 no. heating and cooling units and the creation of cycle parking and bin store. Insertion and removal of partition walls and doorways. Installation of internal staircase, and 2 no. mechanical ventilation and heat recovery (MVHR) systems including ducting). The amendments include alterations to the scheme to comply with building regulations

    Submitted 1 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • X/24/0302/CND Granted

    60 - 62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials of construction), 5 (Windows), 6 (Doors), 7 (Plasterwork), 8 (new external rendering), 11 (Pipework and Drainage) 12 (Ventilation and Ducting), 13 (Acoustic/Insulation Boards), 14 (New Staircase) and 15 (Extracts and Vents) and 16 (A/C Units Screening) of planning approval 3/23/1893/LBC

    Decided 7 Nov 2024 Conditions
  • X/24/0303/CND Granted

    60 - 62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    Discharge of condition 3 (Materials of construction) of planning approval 3/23/1892/FUL

    Decided 7 Nov 2024 Conditions
  • 3/23/0528/LBC Refused

    60-62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    External alterations to include back addition pitched roof, formation of side facing inverted dormer with velux roof light, installation of secondary glazing to front elevation and air conditioning with heat recovery system, erection of single storey rear canopy and removal of chimney. Internal alterations to include removal and replacement of walls and doors and relocation/replacement of staircase.

    Decided 15 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 3/22/2087/LBC Withdrawn

    60-62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    Change of use and conversion of E(g)(i) solicitors office into mixed use E(a) retail shop unit at ground floor and basement and C3 residential flats at first and second floor including alterations to back addition pitched roof, formation of side facing dormer and internal alterations.

    Decided 24 Feb 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 3/22/2086/FUL Withdrawn

    60-62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    Change of use and conversion of E(g)(i) solicitors office into mixed use E(a) retail shop unit at ground floor and basement and C3 residential flats at first and second floor including alterations to back addition pitched roof, formation side facing dormer and internal alterations.

    Decided 24 Feb 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Mar 2023

    Received by East Hertfordshire

  2. 20 Mar 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 May 2023

    Decision issued: Refuse

  4. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 3/22/2086/FUL (Withdrawn)
  • Application: 3/22/2087/LBC (Withdrawn)
  • Application: 3/23/0528/LBC (Decided)

Who's behind it

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Simon Hands and Associates Agent, registered in Reading

Active · incorporated 2002 · Reading

72 applications on PlanIndex · across 9 councils · 84% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

14 documents on file for this application

  • FULL REFUSAL DECISION Decision Notice · 15 May 2023
  • ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (NOISE/NUISANCE) 9/5/23 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 09 May 2023
  • ANTHONY GAUGHAM Neighbour Correspondence · 02 May 2023
  • CONSERVATION 25.4.23 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 25 Apr 2023
  • BALL-20.04.2023 Neighbour Correspondence · 20 Apr 2023
  • HCC HIGHWAYS 4.4.23 Consultee Comment · 04 Apr 2023
  • HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Consultee Correspondence · 04 Apr 2023
  • WASTE AND RECYCLING Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 04 Apr 2023
  • THAMES WATER 24/3/23 Consultee Correspondence · 24 Mar 2023
  • BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 20 Mar 2023
  • THAMES WATER 20/3/23 Consultee Correspondence · 20 Mar 2023
  • APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 17 Mar 2023
  • AS EXISTING Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 17 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS EXISTING AND PROPOSED Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 17 Mar 2023

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What this refusal means

East Hertfordshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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Nearby applications

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  • 60-62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    3/23/0528/LBC Submitted 17 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    External alterations to include back addition pitched roof, formation of side facing inverted dormer with velux roof light, installation of secondary glazing to front elevation and air conditioning with heat recovery system, erection of single storey rear canopy and removal of chimney. Internal alterations to include removal and replacement of walls and doors and relocation/replacement of staircase.

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 10 docs
    Small domestic

  • 60-62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    3/22/2087/LBC Submitted 5 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Change of use and conversion of E(g)(i) solicitors office into mixed use E(a) retail shop unit at ground floor and basement and C3 residential flats at first and second floor including alterations to back addition pitched roof, formation of side facing dormer and internal alterations.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Loft or dormer 7 docs

  • 60-62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    3/22/2086/FUL Submitted 5 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Change of use and conversion of E(g)(i) solicitors office into mixed use E(a) retail shop unit at ground floor and basement and C3 residential flats at first and second floor including alterations to back addition pitched roof, formation side facing dormer and internal alterations.

    Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer 11 docs

  • 48-49 Church Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9EW

    3/21/0931/HH Submitted 12 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    Removal of existing roof and replacement with mansard roof with 2 front dormers and a second floor side window. Building to be rendered white. Change all windows to white UPVC sash windows.

    Refused Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 9 docs
    Domestic

  • 60 - 62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    X/24/0302/CND Submitted 22 Jul 2024 50 yards away

    Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials of construction), 5 (Windows), 6 (Doors), 7 (Plasterwork), 8 (new external rendering), 11 (Pipework and Drainage) 12 (Ventilation and Ducting), 13 (Acoustic/Insulation Boards), 14 (New Staircase) and 15 (Extracts and Vents) and 16 (A/C Units Screening) of planning approval 3/23/1893/LBC

    Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 21 docs

  • 60 - 62 High Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9DA

    X/24/0303/CND Submitted 22 Jul 2024 50 yards away

    Discharge of condition 3 (Materials of construction) of planning approval 3/23/1892/FUL

    Granted Conditions 15 docs

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