Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
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.
Population: 40,955 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
Website: http://www.bishopsstortford.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £452,784 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 007G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishop's Stortford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop's Stortford.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bishop's Stortford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Bishop's Stortford.
- - Holly Tree House 11 Wilton Close Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5JN
Notification of proposed single storey rear extension: Depth 6.00 metres, Height 3.35 metres, eaves height 3.00 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 43 Grange Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5NG
Proposed loft conversion with flank dormer and front and back gable end extension, a front infill extension at first floor and associated internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 105 Dunmow Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5HQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (materials of construction) pursuant to planning approval: 3/25/1993/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 120 Stortford Hall Park Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5AP
Certificate of lawfulness for a single storey rear extension with a lean-to roof incorporating two roof lights, relocation of the front door, installation of a canopy roof above the entrance and alter
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 11 Sandle Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5HY
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a 3 bedroom dwelling with air source heat pump, cycle storage, associated parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 105 Dunmow Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5HQ
Installation of new shopfront, signage and ATM. New bin and plant compound, new cycle shelter, revised car parking arrangement, bollards and associated works. Removal of the existing mezzanine and fen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Flat 1 And Flat 3 29 Hockerill Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2DH
Installation of secondary glazing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 87 Stansted Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2DU
Removal of chimney, garage and ground floor rear projection. Construction of two storey rear extension. Insert one side facing roof light window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 154 Stortford Hall Park Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5AR
Garage conversion. Replace the garage door with new front window and brickwork.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 13 Manston Drive Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5EJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 58 Stortford Hall Park Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5AN
Conversion of garage to habitable space. Replacement of garage door for window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 31 Manor Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5HU
Non-material amendment to 3/23/1984/HH - Alteration to external materials to front elevation changing from render to reclaimed face brickwork.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 103 Stansted Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2DU
Conversion of existing dwelling into two dwellings and erection of two-storey side extension. Erection of detached pair of garages and creation of new vehicular access way.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Hockerill Anglo European College Dunmow Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5HX
Installation of roof mounted solar panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Hockerill Anglo European College Dunmow Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5HX
Installation of roof mounted solar panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 45 Grange Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5NG
Discharge condition 14 (Landscaping and Biodiversity Management Plan) attached to 3/20/1964/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 6 Grange Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5NQ
Installation of 12 solar panels to roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire
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 £452,784, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishop's Stortford a particularly low-crime area.
Bishop's Stortford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishop's Stortford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bishop's Stortford includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bishopsstortford.org/. 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.
Planning Activity in Bishop's Stortford
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Stortford. Of these, 52% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bishop's Stortford.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Bishop's Stortford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bishop's Stortford were full planning applications (39), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 74 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 11 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 55 applications
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