Planning application
243 Broadwater Crescent Stevenage Herts SG2 8ET
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
I have attached visuals showing the proposed design for the shop frontage. The signage has been designed to be simple, elegant and sympathetic to the existing property, with the original brickwork and window and door framework being retained. The proposed changes include: 1. Haus of Joy signage above the shop frontage 2. Window frosting to provide privacy for clients 3. No major structural alterations to the existing shop front Please could you review the attached design and advise whether planning permission or advertisement consent is required, and if so, what I would need to provide to make the appropriate application. I would be grateful for your guidance before proceeding with any works.
As published by the council, reference 26/00609/ENQ10
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00609/ENQ10
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 17 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SG2 8ET
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Aug 2026
Received by Stevenage
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18 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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