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27 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of St Margarets · updated daily · East Hertfordshire District Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 27 · received or decided in the last 12 months

1 High Street Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8AAAwaiting decisionListed building consent for partial demolition of the rear lobby and replacement of rear lobby, construction of WC extension and refurbishment of existing toilets, creation of a new external doorway within an existing window opening, bar refurbishment, new floor finishes and associated repair works to curtilage outbuildingsReceived 28 Oct 20263/26/1333/LBC
1 High Street Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8AAAwaiting decisionPartial demolition of the rear lobby and replacement of rear lobby, construction of WC extension and refurbishment of existing toilets, creation of a new external doorway within an existing window opening, bar refurbishment, new floor finishes and associated repair works to curtilage outbuildingsReceived 28 Oct 20263/26/1332/FUL
321 Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0QWApprovedCertificate of lawfulness for existing partial use of outbuilding as a self-contained residential dwellingLawful Dev. Cert. (Existing)Received 19 Aug 2026Decided 4 Nov 202607/26/0652/LDC
21 Roydon Road Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8HQAwaiting decisionSingle and part two storey rear extension and single storey front extension, installation of new window, with reinstatement of historic parking space at rear of gardenReceived 3 Aug 20263/26/1094/HH
116 Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8BYApprovedListed building consent for the replacement of lath and plastering of ceiling in living roomReceived 22 Jul 2026Decided 4 Sep 20263/26/0906/LBC

Planning in St Margarets

Approved: 77%; 23 of 28 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around St Margarets

Postcode districts

SG12 323 applications in the last 12 monthsEN11 155 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: East Hertfordshire District Council

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About St Margarets

Stanstead St Margarets, commonly known as St Margarets, is a village and civil parish located in the East Hertfordshire district of England, nestled between Hoddesdon and Ware. Situated on the west bank of the River Lea, it shares its postal addresses with nearby Stanstead Abbotts and is considered part of its built-up area. The village is accessible via St Margarets railway station and had a population of 1,576 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,576 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hertfordshire district.

Property prices in St Margarets show an average sale price of £486,495, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around St Margarets has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Margarets 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near St Margarets, 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, 43 planning applications were submitted near St Margarets. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Margarets?

In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near St Margarets. The approval rate is 77%.

How long do planning decisions take near St Margarets?

The average planning decision time near St Margarets is 69 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 St Margarets?

The planning approval rate near St Margarets is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near St Margarets?

The most common type of planning application near St Margarets is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.

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