Search Bishop's Stortford planning applications

73 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bishop's Stortford · updated daily · East Hertfordshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 73 · received or decided in the last 90 days

2-8 Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3UZAwaiting decisionAlterations to shopfronts including door, window, gutter and down pipe replacement, installation of LED lighting and internal alterations including new partitions, new openings, stairs and doors on ground floor and infill of a door opening on the first floorReceived 6 Nov 20263/26/1454/FUL
2-8 Market Square Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3UZAwaiting decisionListed building consent for alterations to shopfronts including door, window, gutter and down pipe replacement, installation of LED lighting and internal alterations including new partitions, new openings, stairs and doors on ground floor and infill of a door opening on the first floorReceived 6 Nov 20263/26/1455/LBC
2 Warwick Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5NNAwaiting decisionErection of single storey rear extensionReceived 3 Nov 20263/26/1528/HH
24- 26 North Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2LWAwaiting decisionAdvertisement consent for externally illuminated fascia lettering signageReceived 28 Oct 20263/26/1485/ADV
34 Portland Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3SJAwaiting decisionInstallation of therapy pool in rear garden with replacement fencing, retaining walls and landscaping (part retrospective)Received 28 Oct 20263/26/1494/HH

Planning in Bishop's Stortford

Approved: 80%; 224 of 260 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bishop's Stortford in the last 24 months, from East Hertfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Bishop's Stortford

Postcode districts

CM23 478 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: East Hertfordshire District Council

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About Bishop's Stortford

Bishop's Stortford is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in East Hertfordshire, England, just 11 miles from Hertford and 28 miles from central London. Situated near the Essex border, it benefits from excellent transport links, including the M11 motorway and proximity to Stansted Airport. As of the 2021 census, the town has a population of nearly 41,000, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 40,955 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in Bishop's Stortford show an average sale price of £501,205, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bishop's Stortford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bishop's Stortford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishop's Stortford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bishopsstortford.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bishop's Stortford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 340 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Stortford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (128), discharge of conditions (49), outline applications (25). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bishop's Stortford?

In the last 24 months, 340 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Stortford. The approval rate is 80%.

How long do planning decisions take near Bishop's Stortford?

The average planning decision time near Bishop's Stortford is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bishop's Stortford?

The planning approval rate near Bishop's Stortford is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bishop's Stortford?

The most common type of planning application near Bishop's Stortford is full planning applications, with 128 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bishop's Stortford?

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