88 South Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3BG

1. 27 Mar 2025

   Received by East Hertfordshire

2. 7 Apr 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 June 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   East Hertfordshire took a median of 77 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• Application: 3/03/1722/AD (Decided)
• Application: 3/07/0195/FP (Decided)
• Application: 3/85/1222/FP (Withdrawn)
• Application: 3/85/1222/ZA (Decided)
• Application: 3/85/1223/AD (Decided)
• Application: 3/85/1810/AD (Decided)
• Application: 3/93/0241/FP (Decided)
• Application: 3/95/1009/AD (Decided)
• Application: 3/95/1010/FP (Withdrawn)
• Application: 3/95/1123/FP (Decided)
• Application: 3/97/0287/FP (Decided)

This application is with East Hertfordshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Hertfordshire decided full applications in a median of 127 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 87 - 89 South Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3AL

  X/22/0493/CND Submitted 15 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3 (Noise) 4 (Refuse) for planning approval 3/22/0222/COMPN

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Eastview 29 New Path Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TX

  3/26/0987/HH Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Installation of external wall insulation with rendered finish, alteration to the colour of the front entrance door, construction of a mono-pitched rear canopy incorporating solar panels, erection of a detached garden shed, installation of 2m high boundary fencing along the eastern boundary, and installation of a new entrance gate to the existing driveway

  Awaiting decision Householder 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Castle Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TG

  X/25/0493/CND Submitted 3 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 3 (External Materials), 5 (Landscaping), 7 (Water Efficiency), 10 (Construction Management Plan), 11 (Cycle Parking), and 12 (Charging Points) attached to 3/24/1327/VAR

  Granted 22 docs

• 17 Castle Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TG

  3/25/1323/VAR Submitted 12 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Removal of Condition 13 (Building Regulations Requirement M4(2)) pursuant to planning permission reference number 3/23/1685/FUL, dated 24/11/2023, for (demolition of an existing dwelling and the erection of a new building containing 4 flats)

  Withdrawn Amendments New dwelling Demolition 7 docs
  Several homes

• 17 Castle Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TG

  3/26/1141/VAR Submitted 13 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 6 (energy details), and removal of condition 13 (accessible and adaptable homes), pursuant to planning permission ref. 3/24/1327/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) relating to planning permission: 3/23/1685/FUL For: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new building containing 4no. Flats). Amendments to include: introduction of ASHPs and removal requirement for compliance with M4(2) Building Regulations Requirement.

  Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling Demolition 8 docs
  Several homes

• 41 Castle Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TG

  3/26/0487/HH Submitted 8 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension incorporating roof lantern following the demolition of an external cupboard and alterations to fenestration

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 3/26/1572/FUL Awaiting decision

  Bury Grange Farm Ardeley Hertfordshire SG2 7AE

  Change of use of existing agricultural barn to use as offices (Class E) including alterations and single storey side extension to the barn (part retrospective)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/1546/FUL Awaiting decision

  Drill Hall 17 Amwell End Ware SG12 9HP

  Demolition of garage and partial demolition of boundary wall. Construction of single storey extensions, replacement roof, insertion of roof lights, replacement windows and installation of air-conditioning units

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/1527/FUL Awaiting decision

  76 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JN

  Demolition of existing rear outbuilding and erection of a replacement outbuilding within an existing commercial premises (Class E)

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/1523/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Riverside Garden Centre Lower Hatfield Road Bayford Hertfordshire SG13 8XX

  Change of use of former restaurant area (sui generis), to a veterinary surgery (Class E(e)), including internal alterations

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 3/26/1496/FUL Awaiting decision

  Ware Youth Football Club Fanhams Hall Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 7NN

  Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, sports lighting, and an access footpath with associated access footpath and timber railing

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Full applications