Planning application
36 Bell Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AN
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Listed building consent for the change of use to the firstfFloor from Class E (Office) to Class C3 (Residential) to a one-bedroom flat
As published by the council, reference 3/26/1268/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 3/26/1268/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 9 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 14 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- CM21 9AN
Site history
Applications at this address on the East Hertfordshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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3/26/1267/FUL Awaiting decision
36 Bell Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AN
Change of use to the first-floor from Class E (Office) to Class C3 (Residential) to a one-bedroom flat
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2026
Received by East Hertfordshire
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14 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 December 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 77 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with East Hertfordshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Hertfordshire decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 97 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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36 Bell Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AN
78% historically approved · decision due ~9 Dec
Change of use to the first-floor from Class E (Office) to Class C3 (Residential) to a one-bedroom flat
Awaiting decision Full applications -
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Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docsSmall domestic -
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Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 27 docsSmall domestic
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