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5 Matching Lane Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2PP

Awaiting decision East Hertfordshire 3/26/1289/HH Householder

Works: Extension Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Single storey rear extension, garage conversion and raising of roof to match, installation of skylight, addition of front porch, alterations to fenestration and addition of cladding and render, and associated landscaping works including new patio area and steps to garden

As published by the council, reference 3/26/1289/HH

Application record

Reference
3/26/1289/HH
Type
Householder
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
11 Sep 2026
Validated
11 Sep 2026
Ward
Bishop's Stortford North
Parish
Bishops Stortford Town Council
Decision by
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Postcode
CM23 2PP

Comment by 22 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on East Hertfordshire's portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Hertfordshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 3/26/0544/HH Granted

    5 Matching Lane Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2PP

    Proposed first floor side extension, single storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage, and addition of a new front porch, together with external alterations including replacement doors and windows, addition of cladding and render, and associated landscaping works comprising a new patio area and stepped access to the rear garden

    Decided 19 Aug 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Sep 2026

    Received by East Hertfordshire

  2. 1 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 6 November 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.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 3/03/2198/FP (Decided)
  • Application: 3/26/0544/HH (Decided)

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

  • HIGHWAYS - 28/9/26 Consultee Correspondence · 28 Sep 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 11 Sep 2026
  • LOCATION PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 11 Sep 2026
  • PROPOSED PLANS & ELEVATIONS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 11 Sep 2026
  • LOCATION & BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 11 Sep 2026
  • EXISTING PLANS & ELEVATIONS Floorplan/Elevation drawing · 11 Sep 2026

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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 householder applications in a median of 73 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 13 Matching Lane Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2PP

    3/26/0433/HH Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Installation of non-insulated cladding on top half of building with painted render below and alterations to fenestration

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 13 docs
    Domestic
  • 5 Matching Lane Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2PP

    3/26/0544/HH Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Proposed first floor side extension, single storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage, and addition of a new front porch, together with external alterations including replacement doors and windows, addition of cladding and render, and associated landscaping works comprising a new patio area and stepped access to the rear garden

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
    Small domestic
  • 13, Matching Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM232PP

    3/06/1911/FP Submitted 29 Sep 2006 50 yards away

    Single storey front extension, first floor side extension and alterations

    Granted Full applications Extension
    Small domestic
  • 3, Matching Lane, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 2PP

    3/07/1120/FP Submitted 30 May 2007 50 yards away

    Two storey extension to side of property, single storey extension to front and rear and new pitched roof over existing flat roof

    Granted Full applications Extension 1 doc
    Small domestic
  • 28, Maze Green Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 2PJ

    3/08/0570/FP Submitted 28 Mar 2008 50 yards away

    Single storey rear infill extension, 2no. rear dormer and 1no. side dormer as part of a loft conversion

    Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
    Small domestic
  • 7, Matching Lane, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 2PP

    3/07/1850/FP Submitted 4 Sep 2007 50 yards away

    Front extensions

    Refused Full applications Extension 1 doc

In East Hertfordshire

  • 3/26/1480/HH Awaiting decision

    82 Mangrove Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8AN

    Two-storey rear extension at first and second floor level; demolition of existing rear dormer, installation of roof light and window to side, and extension to rear patio

    Received 19 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 3/26/1477/HH Awaiting decision

    22 Hare Street Road Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9HW

    Erection of single storey front porch and side extensions

    Received 19 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 3/26/1466/HH Awaiting decision

    8 The Stewarts Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2NT

    Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Erection of two storey front and rear extensions. Raising roof ridge. Removal of existing chimney and insertion of two chimneys. Insertion of three rooflights on front roof slope and three rooflights and dormer to rear roof slope. Alterations to fenestrations

    Received 14 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 3/26/1469/HH Awaiting decision

    Westfield Hall Road U3976 East From New Road Pst Westfield Farm To Westfield Farm Lane Westland Green Little Hadham Hertfordshire SG11 2AL

    Removal of existing single skin metal oil tank and fenced enclosure and replacement with modern bunded oil tank within fence and planted enclosure

    Received 14 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 3/26/1463/HH Awaiting decision

    16 Temple Lane Tonwell Hertfordshire SG12 0HP

    Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension

    Received 13 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Householder