Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Sawbridgeworth are administered by East Hertfordshire District Council. View the full East Hertfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sawbridgeworth
Sawbridgeworth is a town and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, situated 10 miles east of Hertford. Nestled between Bishop's Stortford to the north and Harlow to the south, the town lies along the west bank of the River Stort, which serves as the boundary with Essex. This strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban centres.
Population: 8,742 (2021)
District: East Hertfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £432,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sawbridgeworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sawbridgeworth.
- 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 Sawbridgeworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
351 planning applications found near Sawbridgeworth.
- 3/26/0758/HH - 84 Crofters End Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0DF
Erection of front porch extension
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 84 Crofters End Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0DF
Erection of front porch extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 96 Cambridge Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BU
Certificate of lawfulness for retention of existing conversion of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 3/26/0666/CLEO - 96 Cambridge Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BU
Certificate of lawfulness for retention of existing conversion of garage
Status: Undecided | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JN
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;
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JN
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; r
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 15 Cambridge Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JP
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 bloc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 10 Cherry Gardens Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9DW
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
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 15 Cambridge Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JP
Non-material amendment to 3/24/0668/FUL, alterations to the design of the building and removal of the green roof
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 41 Station Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JY
Insertion of 3 x rooflights to front and 3 x dormer windows to rear in connection with conversion of existing loft to habitable accommodation. Construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 33D Crofters End Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0DF
Front entrance porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 33D Crofters End Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0DF
Removal of garden room and erection of single storey rear extension with roof lights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JN
Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning approval 3/22/1855/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Groves House 36 London Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JN
Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning approval 3/22/1854/HH
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 7 Atherton End Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0BS
Erection of single storey rear extension and single storey front porch extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer extension and front roof light window. Alterations to the materials and fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 16 Station Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AZ
Installation of secondary glazing and replacement of door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 69 Cambridge Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9JP
Part demolition of side extension, full demolition of external garage, shed and playhouse. Construction of new porch, single storey rear extension, part single storey part two storey side extension, r
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 11 New Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BA
Demolition of conservatory and conversion of garage to habitable space. Erection of part single, part two storey side extension, single storey front extension and part single, part two storey rear ext
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 51 Bullfields Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9DF
First floor rear extension, insertion of two first floor side windows and replacement of first floor front window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 16 Station Road Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AZ
Discharge of condition 3 (Roof tiles) attached to 3/25/0309/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-05-19
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A brief summary of Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire
Sawbridgeworth is a town and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, situated 10 miles east of Hertford. Nestled between Bishop's Stortford to the north and Harlow to the south, the town lies along the west bank of the River Stort, which serves as the boundary with Essex. This strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban centres. The Town has a population of approximately 8,742 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.
Property prices in Sawbridgeworth show an average sale price of £432,330, 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 Sawbridgeworth a particularly low-crime area.
Sawbridgeworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sawbridgeworth, Lower Sheering. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Sawbridgeworth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Hallingbury Marsh SSSI, Sawbridgeworth Marsh SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Sawbridgeworth
In the last 24 months, 181 planning applications were submitted near Sawbridgeworth. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Sawbridgeworth.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Sawbridgeworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sawbridgeworth were full planning applications (74), discharge of conditions (59), listed building and heritage (19). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 53 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 14 applications
- Awaiting decision: 101 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.