Planning application
Methodist Church Whitehorse Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6QB
Works: Loft or dormer Demolition Windows or glazing Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Internal re-modelling and refurbishment including demolition of 1980s insertions, installation of a first floor throughout the building, installation of stairs and platform lift to first floor, installation of W.C., provision of external fire escape stair and fire exit to the rear of the building, alterations to existing fenestration including secondary glazing, and installation of no.8 rooflights to the slated roof. Removal of yew tree to front elevation and installation of sign board to front elevation.
As published by the council, reference 26/01612/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01612/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 24 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Baldock West Ward
- Postcode
- SG7 6QB
Site history
Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/01616/FP Awaiting decision
Methodist Church Whitehorse Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6QB
Installation of external fire escape stair and fire exit to the rear of the building, installation of rear entrance doors, and installation of no.8 rooflights to the existing slate roof. Modifications to hard landscaping including removal of steps and installation of level access and external paved area, refurbish front gates and replace existing rear/side gate, alterations to existing fenestration, installation of an air source heat pump unit and upgrades to existing external lighting. Installation of a church sign board on posts to front elevation following removal of front elevation yew tree.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jun 2026
Received by North Hertfordshire
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16 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
North Hertfordshire took a median of 48 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Trustees of Baldock Baptist Church Applicant
2 applications on PlanIndex
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Methodist Church Whitehorse Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6QB
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Installation of external fire escape stair and fire exit to the rear of the building, installation of rear entrance doors, and installation of no.8 rooflights to the existing slate roof. Modifications to hard landscaping including removal of steps and installation of level access and external paved area, refurbish front gates and replace existing rear/side gate, alterations to existing fenestration, installation of an air source heat pump unit and upgrades to existing external lighting. Installation of a church sign board on posts to front elevation following removal of front elevation yew tree.
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Awaiting decision Conditions 2 docs -
27 - 29 Whitehorse Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6QF
98% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul
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Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 3 docs -
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Details reserved by Condition 8A (Written Scheme of Investigation - WSI) of planning application reference 22/03296/FP granted on 13.06.2025.
Granted Conditions -
20 Whitehorse Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6QN
Details reserved by condition 8 Part A (Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission reference 22/03296/FP granted 13.06.2025.
Refused Conditions
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