20 Penningtons Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4LE

1. 4 Nov 2026

   Received by East Hertfordshire

2. 5 Nov 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Nov 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 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.

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.

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.

• 6 Penningtons Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4LE

  3/26/0995/CLPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed replacement of garage door with a low level wall and window

  Granted Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Manor Fields Jmi School Penningtons Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4LE

  3/26/1046/FUL Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Removal of sheds and installation of two air source heat pumps with acoustic enclosure and door.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• 27 Penningtons Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4LE

  3/25/1951/HH Submitted 16 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Raising of roof and roof alterations including insertion of 1 x dormer window to rear to facilitate conversion of loft to habitable accommodation

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Roofing +1 12 docs
  Domestic

• 19 Penningtons Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4LE

  3/21/1128/CLUP Submitted 29 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use of dwelling (C3 use) to a House of Multiple Occupation (C4 use) for a maximum of 6 residents.

  Granted Outline 7 docs
  Domestic

• 12, Cutlers Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM234FW

  3/07/0479/FP Submitted 6 Mar 2007 100 yards away

  To build over existing garage and utility

  Withdrawn Full applications 2 docs

• 47, Penningtons, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 4LF

  3/07/1748/FP Submitted 16 Aug 2007 150 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 1 doc
  Small domestic

• 3/26/1576/HH Awaiting decision

  14 Hoestock Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0DZ

  Single storey side and rear extension

  6 Nov 2026 Householder
• 3/26/1578/HH Awaiting decision

  12 St Leonards Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3JN

  Change of window and door to new patio doors

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Householder
• 3/26/1568/HH Awaiting decision

  Black Wood House B1038 Between Access Road To Alswick Hall Farm And Junction With B1368 Hare Street Hertfordshire SG9 0AD

  Construction of detached outbuilding for home office/gym

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Householder
• 3/26/1563/HH Awaiting decision

  20 Westfield Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3DJ

  Replacement raised roof with hip to gable extension, front projection gable end to hip to allow for loft conversion with side dormer, roof lights and Juliet balcony to rear

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Householder
• 3/26/1564/HH Awaiting decision

  The Croft Ginns Road Stocking Pelham Hertfordshire SG9 0JD

  Installation of air source heat pump

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Householder