17 Castle Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TG

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by East Hertfordshire

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 October 2026, 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 81 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with East Hertfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• 17 Castle Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TG

  X/25/0493/CND Submitted 3 Sep 2025 2m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  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

  Awaiting decision Conditions 21 docs

• 17 Castle Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TG

  3/25/1323/VAR Submitted 12 Aug 2025 2m away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  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)

  Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling Demolition 7 docs
  Several homes

• 41 Castle Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3TG

  3/26/0487/HH Submitted 8 Apr 2026 2m away

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

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 23, Castle Street, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 3TG

  3/08/0462/LC Submitted 7 Mar 2008 6m away

  Existing outbuildings to be demolished

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 4 docs

• 23, Castle Street, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 3TG

  3/08/0461/FP Submitted 7 Mar 2008 6m away

  2 storey rear extension with external spiral staircase to replace existing outbuildings

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 20 Tuckers Row Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3SG

  3/26/0587/HH Submitted 27 Apr 2026 38m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Installation of rooflights

  Decided Householder Loft or dormer
  Domestic

• 3/26/1159/VAR Awaiting decision

  14 Foldingshott Datchworth Hertfordshire SG3 6SR

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/26/0652/HH/Dated 31/07/2026) for (Part single/part two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration). The amendments include changes from a flat roof to a pitched roof incorporating rooflights

  19 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 3/25/1962/VAR Granted

  Peartree Wood Wyddial Road Wyddial Hertfordshire SG9 0EL

  Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) pursuant to planning permission ref: 3/23/0894/FUL (Dated: 14/07/2023) (Change of use from agricultural to equestrian, erection of 5.no stables with hay barn, tack room, rug store, muck clamp and 20m x 40m arena for private use). Amendments to include: increase in roof heights and alteration to roofing material

  17 Dec 2025 Amendments
• 3/26/1154/VAR Awaiting decision

  25 Fordwich Hill Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2BG

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission 3/26/0096/HH (allowed on Appeal ref: 6009753) (Demolition of garage and erection of part double/part single storey side and rear extensions, with rear first floor Juliet balcony, alterations to fenestration including window replacements, insertion of rooflights, installation of solar panels and EV charger, new driveway and alterations to outbuilding fenestration): Alteration to install lantern skylight and window

  18 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 3/26/1151/VAR Awaiting decision

  Sacombe Corner Wood Stables Frogmore Hill Watton At Stone SG14 3RS

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission ref. 3/25/1086/FUL for: Demolition of stable building, detached WC block, static caravan, menage, associated hard standing and access tracks. Erection of a self-build dwelling with associated landscaping and parking. Amendments to include: Addition of attached garage/car port with storage area in roof space, revised house design with small change to previous floor plans, changes to external appearance (revised fenestration treatment), small change to landscape proposal to comply with recommendations made by Landscape Officer

  17 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 3/26/1148/VAR Awaiting decision

  6 Downfield Court Hanbury Drive Thundridge Hertfordshire SG12 0SB

  Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission ref. 3/26/0350/HH for: Installation of two storey rear bay window extension and patio doors to side, alteration of side window. Amendments to include: Roof material for bay window to be changed from slate roof to glazed roof.

  13 Aug 2026 Amendments