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Planning applications in CM21

We hold 1,411 planning applications for the CM21 postcode area, 80 of them submitted in the past year. 83% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 58 days. The area is covered by East Hertfordshire, Epping Forest, Hertfordshire.

1,411
applications held
80
in the past year
83%
approved
58 days
median decision

Councils covering CM21

East Hertfordshire (1,286)Epping Forest (121)Hertfordshire (3)Uttlesford (1)

Recent applications in CM21

Pending
7 Sept 20263/26/1249/HH
6 The Crest Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0EREast Hertfordshire

Two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extension and alterations to fenestration

Pending
2 Sept 2026X/26/0380/CND
Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JNEast Hertfordshire

Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) attached to 3/26/0541/VAR

Pending
2 Sept 2026X/26/0381/CND
Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JNEast Hertfordshire

Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) attached to 3/26/0542/VAR

Pending
31 Aug 20263/26/1213/VAR
The Old Malt House Knight Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AXEast Hertfordshire

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/24/0272/HH/Dated 01/05/2024) for (Demolition of outbuilding and erection of replacement garden studio). The amendments include changes to the roof type

Pending
28 Aug 20263/26/1073/FUL
76 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JNEast Hertfordshire

Construction of single storey rear extension to existing commercial premises (Class E)

Permitted
24 Aug 20263/26/1183/CLPO
11 New Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BAEast Hertfordshire

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion and construction of dormers

Pending
10 Aug 20263/26/1117/HH
19 Kingsmead Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9EYEast Hertfordshire

Demolition of existing garage, with erection of part-single and part-double storey front and side extension, and amendments to fenestration

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
27 Jul 2026EPF/1449/26
37-39, Ladywell Prospect, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9PREpping Forest

TPO/EPF/04/76 (Ref: G1) T1-T4: Lime - Crown reduce to previous pollard points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

Pending
22 Jul 20263/26/1026/VAR
Land Rear Of 22 London Road Bell Mead Sawbridgeworth CM21 9ESEast Hertfordshire

Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (), 6 (), 8 () and 9 (highways access) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/25/1898/FUL/Dated 19/06/2026) for (Erection of a new dwelling with air source heat pump and electric vehicle charging. Creation of a new vehicular access and dropped kerb, boundary wall, associated works and landscaping)

Pending
8 Jul 20263/26/0833/HH
28 Vantorts Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9NBEast Hertfordshire

Demolition of existing rear conservatory lean-to, with erection of a single storey rear extension with lantern rooflight and green roof

Pending
Small
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
23 Jun 2026EPF/1240/26
88, The Meadows, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RAEpping Forest

Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1, T2, T3: Willow - Pollard to 4m.

Pending
Small
Full planning permission
11 Jun 2026EPF/1174/26
127, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LQEpping Forest

Demolition of garage/lobby and construction of a new dwelling.

Pending
5 Jun 20263/26/0802/HH
25 Falconers Park Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0AUEast Hertfordshire

Demolition of existing conservatory, and erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, extension of existing side dormer, infill front porch extension, partial garage conversion, new patio, driveway extension, alterations to fenestrations, installation of rooflights, and removal of shed.

Permitted
Small
Householder
27 May 20263/26/0758/HH
84 Crofters End Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0DFEast Hertfordshire

Erection of front porch extension

Permitted
Small
Discharge Condition
27 May 2026X/26/0246/CND
29 Vantorts Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9NAEast Hertfordshire

Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) attached to 3/26/0134/HH

Pending
18 May 20263/26/0716/HH
6 Kingsmead Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9EYEast Hertfordshire

Demolition of garage and erection of side and rear extension

Refused
Small
Full planning permission
18 May 2026EPF/0980/26
Rosina Court, Hatfield Heath Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LDEpping Forest

New replacement windows and doors.

Permitted
Small
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
14 May 2026EPF/0950/26
88, The Meadows, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RAEpping Forest

Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1: Willow - Crown reduce by up to 4m.

Permitted
Small
CL Existing Operations
11 May 20263/26/0666/CLEO
96 Cambridge Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BUEast Hertfordshire

Certificate of lawfulness for retention of existing conversion of garage

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
4 May 20263/26/0624/LBC
2 Church Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9ABEast Hertfordshire

Listed Building Consent for the display of a replacement hanging sign and fixed signs

Refused
Small
Householder
27 Apr 20263/26/0592/HH
33 Sayesbury Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0EBEast Hertfordshire

First floor rear extension

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
20 Apr 20263/26/0542/VAR
Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JNEast Hertfordshire

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/22/1854/HH/Dated 13/09/2023) for (Demolition of rear lean-to and erection of single storey side and rear extensions; replacement driveway and installation of gate to side; conversion of garage and installation of door above to loft space and refurbishment of windows), amendments to include changes from timber cladding to rendered finish, and to include correction of south elevation with two rooflights proposed.

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
20 Apr 20263/26/0541/VAR
Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JNEast Hertfordshire

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/22/1855/LBC/Dated 13/09/2023) for (Demolition of rear lean-to and erection of single storey side and rear extensions; replacement driveway and installation of gate to side; conversion of garage and installation of door above to loft space and refurbishment of windows), amendments to include changes from timber cladding to rendered finish, and to include correction of south elevation with two rooflights proposed.

Pending
Small
Full Application
20 Apr 20263/26/0550/FUL
8 Forebury Crescent Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BEEast Hertfordshire

First floor front extension and new entrance canopy

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
15 Apr 2026EPF/0745/26
12, Meadow Way, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LLEpping Forest

Removal of conservatory. New single storey rear extension with roof-lights and new single storey front extension.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
8 Apr 20263/26/0481/LBC
1 Vantorts Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AHEast Hertfordshire

Alterations to improve accessibility, including new internal ramp and accessible lavatory, replacement doors and windows, roof light replacement. Conversion of first floor to residential accommodation including fire separation measures, solar panels, parking and associated works.

Pending
Small
Full Application
8 Apr 20263/26/0480/FUL
1 Vantorts Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AHEast Hertfordshire

Alterations to improve accessibility, including new internal ramp and accessible lavatory, replacement doors and windows, roof light replacement. Conversion of first floor to residential accommodation including fire separation measures, solar panels, parking and associated works.

Pending
Small
Householder
23 Mar 20263/26/0403/HH
18 Stoneleigh Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0BTEast Hertfordshire

Demolition of existing garage and shed and the construction of a single storey rear and side extension with rooflights. Landscaping works to create new retaining wall, steps, patio, and ramped pathway.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Mar 20263/26/0408/LBC
53 Knight Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AXEast Hertfordshire

Listed building consent for installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch

Pending
Small
Discharge Condition
23 Mar 2026X/26/0128/CND
26 Knight Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9ATEast Hertfordshire

Discharge of condition 2 (Materials) attached to 3/25/1374/LBC

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
18 Mar 20263/26/0378/VAR
15 Cambridge Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JPEast Hertfordshire

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/24/0668/FUL/Dated 10/01/2025) for (Demolition of the existing dwelling property and outbuildings. Erection of two blocks comprising a total of 5 flats and 2 one and a half storey dwellings with parking, access and landscaping). The amendments include changes to the 5-flat block: building footprint alterations, rearrangement of fenestration, double storey front, rear and side additions to add first and second floor space, alterations to the roof with removal of the green roof, internal alterations to increase bedrooms and flat sizes, alterations to the materials, external landscaping and associated site changes.

Conditions
Small
App for Non-Material Amendments
12 Mar 20263/26/0343/NMA
29 Wychford Drive Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0HAEast Hertfordshire

Non-material amendment to planning permission 3/24/2290/HH: To reduce width of first floor rear extension. Alteration of single storey pitched roof to flat roof with parapet, alteration to front projection fenestration, relocation of first floor rear window, omission of first floor side windows and alteration to the internal layout.

Permitted
Small
Prior Notification Householder
12 Mar 20263/26/0346/PNHH
10 Cherry Gardens Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9DWEast Hertfordshire

Notification of proposed single storey rear extension; Depth extending from the original rear wall of 4.00 metres, a maximum height of 3.20 metres and an eaves height of 3.00 metres

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
11 Mar 2026EPF/0499/26
16 Luxford Place, Sheering, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9JBEpping Forest

Proposed porch and single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Householder
9 Mar 20263/26/0330/HH
23 Pishiobury Drive Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0ADEast Hertfordshire

Demolition of existing single-storey side extension and garage. Raising of the roof and new roof with insertion of front dormers. Erection of single-storey rear extension and rear balcony with obscure glazed flank screens. Construction of two-storey side extension, part two-storey and part first floor front extensions, erection of front portico canopy. Alterations to the fenestration and materials, new entrance gate.

Conditions
Small
Householder
27 Feb 20263/26/0270/HH
7 Giffin Way Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0DWEast Hertfordshire

Construction of single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Discharge Condition
23 Feb 2026X/26/0078/CND
Mountfitchet High Wych Road High Wych Hertfordshire CM21 0HXEast Hertfordshire

Discharge of condition 3 (Materials of construction) attached to 3/25/0384/HH

Pending
Small
Householder
23 Feb 20263/26/0247/HH
1 Stepped Gable Mews High Wych Lane High Wych Hertfordshire CM21 0JLEast Hertfordshire

Replacement windows and doors

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Feb 20263/26/0248/LBC
1 Stepped Gable Mews High Wych Lane High Wych Hertfordshire CM21 0JLEast Hertfordshire

Replacement windows and doors

Pending
Small
Householder
18 Feb 20263/26/0228/HH
Templewood High Wych Road High Wych Hertfordshire CM21 0HXEast Hertfordshire

Two storey front porch extension, raising of ridge height to form bedrooms in the roof space including 3No. dormers to front elevation and alteration to fenestration

Pending
Small
Householder
18 Feb 20263/26/0225/HH
8 East Drive Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9EUEast Hertfordshire

Raising of roof on garage to pitched roof to allow for conversion to annexe with alterations to opening and fenestration.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
16 Feb 2026EPF/0317/26
23, Ash Groves, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LNEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for rear dormer loft conversion, addition of rooflights, relocation of entrance door, single storey rear extension, changes to fenestration.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
16 Feb 2026EPF/0316/26
23, Ash Groves, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LNEpping Forest

Front dormer loft conversion, addition of rooflights, relocation of entrance door, single storey rear extension, changes to fenestration.

Conditions
Small
Prior approval Part 1 Class AA: Enlargement to dwellinghouses by construction of additional storeys
16 Feb 2026EPF/0362/26
127 Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9LQEpping Forest

Prior approval for additional storey.

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
13 Feb 2026EPF/0308/26
Cowicks, Hatfield Heath Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9HXEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Details of internal and external materials of EPF/1517/25 (Single-storey rear extension with associated internal alterations).

Pending
Small
Full Application
13 Feb 20263/26/0201/FUL
Primrose Cottage High Wych Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0HHEast Hertfordshire

Erection of two dwellings, with access, parking and landscaping

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
13 Feb 2026EPF/0305/26
Cowicks, Hatfield Heath Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9HXEpping Forest

Approval of Details reserved by Conditions 3 window and door details and 6 Internal and external materials/finishes of EPF/1586/25 (Single-storey rear extension with associated internal alterations).

Pending
Small
Full Application
12 Feb 20263/26/0216/FUL
35 The Forebury Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BDEast Hertfordshire

Retrospective application for garage extension and conversion to 1No. Detached two storey self build dwelling with insertion of ground floor windows. Installation of air source heat pump, photovoltaic roof panels, roof light and suntunnel

Permitted
Small
Discharge Condition
11 Feb 2026X/26/0064/CND
Surrounded Coveys Lane High Wych Hertfordshire CM21 0LEEast Hertfordshire

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (materials of construction) pursuant to planning approval 3/25/1170/HH

Conditions
Small
Listed Building Consent
9 Feb 20263/26/0170/LBC
Joscelyns 16 Knight Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9ATEast Hertfordshire

Repair and replacement works to roof, brick plinths, windows, doors, cills and lintels; replacement guttering and downpipes; upgrading of insulation both externally and internally to existing dwelling and installation of mechanical vent outlet