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Serving Hertford & Surrounding Areas

Architectural Design in Hertford

Hampshire Build serves Hertford - the county town of Hertfordshire. With rich architectural heritage and extensive conservation areas, we specialize in sympathetic extensions.

With fixed-fee packages from £1,950 + VAT, we deliver designs that complement Hertford's historic character.

20+ years’ experience

Why Hertford Homeowners Choose Us

  • Fixed-fee packages from £1,950 + VAT
  • County town heritage expertise
  • Complimentary feasibility consultation

Our Services in Hertford

Loft Conversions in Hertford

Transform your loft into valuable living space. Perfect for Hertford's Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties.

From £1,950 + VAT

House Extensions in Hertford

Single-storey, two-storey, or wrap-around extensions designed for Hertford's diverse property stock.

From £1,950 + VAT

Planning Permission in Hertford

Expert navigation of East Hertfordshire District Council requirements for the county town.

From £1,950 + VAT

Working with East Hertfordshire District Council

As the county town, Hertford has extensive conservation areas and rich architectural heritage. We design extensions that complement this character.

  • Planning portal: eastherts.gov.uk/planning
  • Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation. Timing is set by the council and is not guaranteed.
  • Extensive conservation areas throughout

Why Extend in Hertford?

Hertford offers excellent value compared to London with good rail links. The county town charm and historic character make it increasingly desirable. Extending adds significant value.

Frequently Asked Questions

A single-storey rear extension may qualify for permitted development up to 4 metres for a detached house or 3 metres for other houses, subject to all the rules. Larger home extensions may extend up to 8 metres or 6 metres respectively through the prior approval process. These are the limits described in our permitted development guide, not automatic permission for any property. Check East Hertfordshire District Council's guidance and the property's planning history.

Conservation areas and Article 4 Directions can remove some permitted development rights. Check the property's conservation-area and listed status, planning history and any conditions or Article 4 Direction. Heritage constraints are address-specific. A lawful development certificate can provide evidence that qualifying works are lawful. Listed-building consent and other approvals may still be needed.

Our fixed-fee design packages are Pre-Build from £1,950 + VAT, Premium £2,950 + VAT and Premium Plus £3,950 + VAT. Building work and statutory fees are separate. Use the free feasibility study for an indicative project-specific cost check.

Building regulation drawings are prepared for Building Notice submission. The Pre-Build and Premium packages do not include that submission; Premium Plus does, with the council fee excluded. Building Control determines compliance. Structural calculations are prepared by an independent qualified structural engineer.

Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation. Timing is set by the council and is not guaranteed.

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Nearby Areas We Serve

Public council planning decisions

Recent planning decisions near Hertford

Updated 10 October 2026

In the 12 months to 10 October 2026, East Hertfordshire planning authority decided 96 householder home-improvement applications near Hertford in the cached public records — 81 approved.

Coverage: Within approximately 2 km of the town centre. Extensions, loft conversions, dormers, garage conversions and porches only. Records without clear householder classification, location or final decision are excluded. Proposal summaries describe the home-improvement element; see the council record for the full proposal. This is not a complete council-register census.

These are public council decisions about other people’s applications. They are not Hampshire Build projects and do not predict the outcome of your project.