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Stevenage planning applications

1,551 applications. 66% approved. 51 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,551 planning applications from Stevenage. 489 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 66% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

Stevenage: 524 applications received in the last year, 489 decisions published.

489
Decided 12 months to October 2026
524
New applications 12 months to October 2026
120
Awaiting decision

Stevenage takes a median of 51 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/00773/TPTPO Awaiting decision

    3 Chestnut Walk Stevenage Herts SG1 4DD

    Reduce 2no. Oak Trees by 30% no Tree Preservation Order attached and Reduce 1no. Red Horse Chestnut Tree (T14) by 30% protected by Tree Preservation Order 85.

    Submitted 27 Oct 2026
  • 26/00774/COND Awaiting decision

    SG1 Development Site Town Centre Stevenage

    Partial discharge of Condition 65 (Public Art and Sculptures) SG1 Art Strategy; Proposed Public Art Approach for Phases 1AA and 1AB only attached to planning reference number 19/00743/FPM.

    Submitted 27 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00772/TPTPO Awaiting decision

    2 Chestnut Walk Stevenage Herts SG1 4DD

    Reduction by 30% on 1no. Oak tree (T1) protected by Tree Preservation Order 121

    Submitted 27 Oct 2026
  • 26/00767/FPHFT Awaiting decision

    11 Turner Close Stevenage Herts SG1 4AF

    Single storey rear extension, and application of white render to all external elevations of the existing dwelling and the extension, including removal of the existing hanging tiles.

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026
  • 26/00769/TPCA Awaiting decision

    37B Julians Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3ES

    Crown reduction by 30% and thinning of branches to sole Ash tree in rear garden of property.

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026
  • 26/00770/CC Awaiting decision

    54 Shephall Green Stevenage Herts SG2 9XS

    Full planning permission for the change of use from class C3 to C2 childrens care home and new dormer

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026
  • 26/00766/COND Awaiting decision

    Former Kodak Site Bessemer Drive Stevenage Herts

    Discharge of condition 4 (Suface Water Drainage); 5 (SuDS Management Maintenance) and 12 (Phase 2 Site Investigation) attached to planning permission reference number 25/00413/FPM

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00765/FP Awaiting decision

    Land To The West Of Ely Close Stevenage Herts SG1 4NR

    Installation of micro battery storage facility

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00762/NMA Decided

    Land Adjacent To Lanes End Todds Green Stevenage Herts SG1 2JE

    Non-material amendment to planning approval 26/00491/PIP to amend red line site boundary

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00759/COND Awaiting decision

    93 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3HR

    Discharge of Condition 6 (Climate Change Adaptation Statement) attached to planning permission reference number 26/00667/FP

    Submitted 21 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00756/COND Awaiting decision

    SG1 Development Site Town Centre Stevenage

    Discharge of conditions 12 (Telecomms Strategy) and 62 (Noise Levels Mechanical Equipment and Plant) for Phase 1AA and 1AB attached to planning permission reference number 19/00743/FPM

    Submitted 20 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00757/FPH Awaiting decision

    2 Chouler Gardens Stevenage Herts SG1 4TB

    Single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 20 Oct 2026
  • 26/00758/CLPD Awaiting decision

    23 Bandley Rise Stevenage Herts SG2 9LS

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for use of land for siting a mobile home for purposes ancillary to the main dwelling

    Submitted 20 Oct 2026
  • 26/00752/NMA Awaiting decision

    224-230 Bedwell Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 1NG

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00965/FPM to enclose bin stores for plots 21-28, 39-43 and 44-49 with timber fencing and gates

    Submitted 14 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00749/FPH Awaiting decision

    6 Orchard Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 3EW

    Two storey side and rear extension to create rear gable projection and repositioning of chimney. Single storey side and rear extensions. Porch extension and alterations. Alterations to existing front dormer window. Single storey side and rear extension to existing garage/workshop.

    Submitted 13 Oct 2026
  • 26/00748/TDC Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent To Lanes End Todds Green Stevenage Herts SG1 2JE

    Technical Details Consent for residential development comprising the erection of nine dwellings, pursuant to Permission in Principal planning reference number 26/00491/PIP

    Submitted 13 Oct 2026
  • 26/00747/FPH Awaiting decision

    437 Vardon Road Stevenage Herts SG1 5BB

    Single storey rear extension and part conversion of garage to habitable accommodation

    Submitted 12 Oct 2026
  • 26/00744/FPH Awaiting decision

    330 Canterbury Way Stevenage Herts SG1 4DU

    Two storey side extension, single storey front extension and garage conversion to facilitate the addition of a self contained annexe.

    Submitted 12 Oct 2026
  • 26/00745/CLPD Awaiting decision

    2 Wellington Road Stevenage Herts SG2 9HR

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for conversion of property from 6 bed / 6 person HMO (use class C4) into a 7 bed 7 person HMO (use class sui generis)

    Submitted 12 Oct 2026
  • 26/00739/FPH Awaiting decision

    45 Shackleton Spring Stevenage Herts SG2 9DF

    Erection of single storey rear extension and front fenestration alteration

    Submitted 8 Oct 2026
  • 26/00740/FPH Awaiting decision

    48 Whitney Drive Stevenage Herts SG1 4BJ

    Erection of 1.8m high fence to front and side of house

    Submitted 8 Oct 2026
  • 26/00737/FPH Awaiting decision

    14 Petworth Close Stevenage Herts SG2 8UP

    Proposed garage conversion, rear and side extension, and alterations to openings to the rear

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026
  • 26/00738/FPH Awaiting decision

    109 Minehead Way Stevenage Herts SG1 2JH

    Erection of first floor rear extension

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026
  • 26/00732/CC Granted

    15-21 Hitchin Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3BJ

    Demolition of existing residential dwellings and the erection of a Care Home (Use Class C2), together with associated access, parking, landscaping, drainage, and other associated works at 15-21 Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3BJ

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026
  • 26/00734/FPH Awaiting decision

    131 Broadwater Crescent Stevenage Herts SG2 8EP

    Erection of single storey front extension

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026
  • 26/00731/FPH Awaiting decision

    23 Lingfield Road Stevenage Herts SG1 5SG

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026
  • 26/00728/FP Awaiting decision

    Nine Furlongs Land To The Rear Of 127 Hertford Road Stevenage Herts SG2 8ST

    Erection of 1no. three bedroom chalet bungalow with associated hard and soft landscaping.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00727/FPH Awaiting decision

    407 Vardon Road Stevenage Herts SG1 5BA

    Erection of single storey rear extension and part garage conversion

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026
  • 26/00726/TPTPO Awaiting decision

    18 Chancellors Road Stevenage Herts SG1 4AP

    Fell to ground level TPO 10: Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) (G2)

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026
  • 26/00723/FPH Awaiting decision

    1 Park Close Stevenage Herts SG2 8PX

    Erection of single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing single storey side and rear extension.

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026
  • 26/00725/COND Awaiting decision

    South Car Park Primett Road Stevenage Herts

    Discharge of conditions 6 (Materials); 7 (Construction Surface Water Management); and 8 (Cycle Parking) attached to planning permission reference number 25/00908/FP

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00724/FPH Awaiting decision

    24 Bedwell Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 1LU

    Erection of first floor side and rear extensions

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026
  • 26/00720/FPH Awaiting decision

    7 St. Andrews Drive Stevenage Herts SG1 4UY

    Conversion of double garage, and erection of single storey side/rear extension to facilitate access from the existing dwelling house.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026
  • 26/00722/FP Awaiting decision

    Barnwell Middle School Shephall Green Stevenage Herts SG2 9XR

    Variation of condition 4 of planning permission reference 19/00283/FP to extend the hours of operation of the sports facility to 08:30 to 21:00 Monday to Friday and 10:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00719/FPH Awaiting decision

    107 Chells Way Stevenage Herts SG2 0LT

    Single storey front extension and part two storey, part single storey rear extension

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026
  • 26/00720/CLPD Awaiting decision

    7 St. Andrews Drive Stevenage Herts SG1 4UY

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for conversion of double garage, and erection of single storey side/rear extension to facilitate access from the existing dwelling house.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026
  • 26/00721/FP Awaiting decision

    12 Angotts Mead Stevenage Herts SG1 2NJ

    Change of Use from Dwelling House C3 to 4 Bed HMO C4

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00718/FPH Awaiting decision

    79 Chertsey Rise Stevenage Herts SG2 9JH

    Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026
  • 26/00716/TPCA Awaiting decision

    Medbury Rectory Lane Stevenage Herts SG1 4BY

    Crown reduction to 1no. Magnolia (T1) - reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1m

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026
  • 26/00714/NMA Decided

    Wiltron House Rutherford Close Stevenage Herts

    Non material amendment to planning permission 25/00221/FPM to Condition 1 (Approved Plans), Condition 15 (Noise Barrier), Condition 19 (Materials) and Condition 20 (Soft Landscaping)

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00712/LB Awaiting decision

    2 Morley Cottages Chells Lane Stevenage Herts SG2 7AA

    Replacement of UVPC Windows and Front Door

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00707/HPA Awaiting decision

    15 Chambers Gate Stevenage Herts SG1 3XE

    Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4 m, for which the maximum height will be 3.5 m and the height of the eaves will be 2.5 m.

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026
  • 26/00705/NMA Decided

    Hotel Cromwell 25 - 27 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3AZ

    Non-material amendment to planning permission reference 25/00750/FP to install footway adjacent to the vehicular access

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00711/LB Awaiting decision

    Fairlands Valley Farmhouse Fairlands Way Stevenage Herts

    Demolition of fire damaged outbuildings

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00703/FP Granted

    199 Canterbury Way Stevenage Herts SG1 4LG

    Change of use from public amenity land to residential use

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00700/CLPD Awaiting decision

    8 Furzedown Stevenage Herts SG2 9EN

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) front porch with brick walls, concrete roof tiles and uPVC windows and doors, all to match existing.

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026
  • 26/00701/CLPD Awaiting decision

    6 Furzedown Stevenage Herts SG2 9EN

    Proposed new front porch following demolition of existing porch

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026
  • 26/00699/FP Awaiting decision

    Old Red Lion PH Hydean Way Stevenage Herts SG2 9XR

    Erection of two external TVs in pub garden within framed housing

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00698/COND Awaiting decision

    29-29A High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3AU

    Discharge of Condition 3 (window details) attached to planning permission reference number 26/00105/FP

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00697/FPH Awaiting decision

    21 Lincoln Road Stevenage Herts SG1 4PJ

    Two storey front extension

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026

Older applications, page 2 of 32

Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • 26/00641/CLPD Decided

    25 Pound Avenue Stevenage Herts SG1 3JB

    Loft conversion including 3no. rooflights and rear dormer.

    Decided 28 Oct 2026
  • 26/00622/FPH Granted

    50 Colwyn Close Stevenage Herts SG1 2AW

    Installation of air conditioning unit to rear elevation.

    Decided 28 Oct 2026
  • 26/00762/NMA Decided

    Land Adjacent To Lanes End Todds Green Stevenage Herts SG1 2JE

    Non-material amendment to planning approval 26/00491/PIP to amend red line site boundary

    Decided 27 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00703/FP Granted

    199 Canterbury Way Stevenage Herts SG1 4LG

    Change of use from public amenity land to residential use

    Decided 26 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00597/FP Granted

    48 Shephall View Stevenage Herts SG1 1RW

    Change of use public amenity land to private residential land

    Decided 26 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00640/FPH Granted

    71 Sparrow Drive Stevenage Herts SG2 9FB

    Construction of rear dormer windows and installation of 1no. roof light.

    Decided 26 Oct 2026
  • 26/00637/FPH Granted

    133 Broadwater Crescent Stevenage Herts SG2 8EP

    Front porch extension

    Decided 23 Oct 2026
  • 26/00692/TPCA Decided

    70 Spring Drive Stevenage Herts SG2 8BA

    Cut Fir trees at front of property down to nearer ground Ievel.

    Decided 22 Oct 2026
  • 26/00654/TPTPO Decided

    1 Cameron Close Stevenage Herts SG2 0HG

    Reduction of crown by 30% on 1no. Cherry tree (T4) protected by Tree Preservation Order 74.

    Decided 20 Oct 2026
  • 26/00634/FPH Granted

    52 Drakes Drive Stevenage Herts SG2 0EZ

    Single storey rear extension

    Decided 20 Oct 2026

The full record

Decisions between 2004 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 1,436 decisions from Stevenage between 2004 and 2026, part of 1,551 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 758 granted against 71 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 439 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 25/00723/FP Granted

    8,9, 10 And 11 Trajan Gate Stevenage Herts SG2 7QG

    Change of Use from part of strip of amenity land to part residential gardens (Ref: 3/04/2036/FP) East Herts Decision notice

    Decided 17 Nov 2004 Full applications
  • 16/00746/HPA Granted

    33 Harvey Road Stevenage Herts SG2 0BE

    Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0 metres, for which the maximum height will be 2.85 metres and the height to the eaves will be 2.70 metres

    Decided 29 Nov 2016 Prior approval
  • 16/00738/PATELE Granted

    Lamppost 1 Almonds Lane West Stevenage Herts SG1 5AX

    Replacement of an existing monopole with a 13.7 metre monopole, replacement of existing antennas, installation of 1 no. Holophone Vmax, and installation of an associated equipment cabinet

    Decided 20 Dec 2016 Telecoms
  • 16/00695/FPH Refused

    34 Brimstone Drive Stevenage Herts SG1 4FX

    Garage conversion

    Decided 20 Dec 2016 Householder
  • 16/00759/FPH Granted

    7 Broad Oak Way Stevenage Herts SG2 8QL

    Part two storey, part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

    Decided 21 Dec 2016 Householder
  • 16/00818/HPA Granted

    101 Ferrier Road Stevenage Herts SG2 0PE

    Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.4 metres, for which the maximum height will be 3.46 metres, and the height of the eaves will be 2.475 metres

    Decided 10 Jan 2017 Prior approval
  • 16/00779/FPH Granted

    7 Wood Green Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 8GB

    Single storey rear extension and garage conversion

    Decided 11 Jan 2017 Householder
  • 16/00765/FPH Granted

    132 Canterbury Way Stevenage Herts SG1 4DJ

    Single storey side and rear extension

    Decided 23 Jan 2017 Householder
  • 16/00820/FPH Granted

    446 Broadwater Crescent Stevenage Herts SG2 8HD

    Part single storey, part two storey rear extension

    Decided 9 Feb 2017 Householder
  • 19/00611/CLPD Granted

    2 Minerva Close Stevenage Herts SG2 7RA

    Certificate of lawfulness for a single storey rear extension

    Decided 28 Oct 2019 Lawful development

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 365 75%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 82 17%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 42 9%

Planning agents in Stevenage

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Savills (UK) Ltd 94% granted overall 1
  2. CROE Architects LLP 90% granted overall 1
  3. RPS Plc 95% granted overall 1

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Stevenage decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, Stevenage decided 489 planning applications. 66% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Stevenage?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 51 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Stevenage decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 489 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 75% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 91% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Stevenage decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 1436 decisions from Stevenage between 2004 and 2026, out of 1,551 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Stevenage?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 56 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

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Stevenage: 1,551 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 489 decided, 66% approved, median 51 days to a decision. 524 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2004 and 2026: 1,436 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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