75 Wheatlands Stevenage Herts SG2 0JU

Awaiting decision 26/00395/ENQ5
Council
Date received
15 May 2026
Date validated
15 May 2026
Postcode
SG2 0JU

Description

Further to the previous planning approval under reference 00/00112/FP for the two-storey side extension at 75 Wheatlands, I would be grateful if you could clarify whether a proposed loft conversion would fall under Permitted Development rights. The proposed works would involve a rear dormer loft conversion, without raising the existing ridge height. Part of the proposed loft structure would extend over the existing two-storey side extension roof area. Having reviewed the original decision notice, I cannot see any conditions removing Permitted Development rights, however I would appreciate confirmation as to whether the proposed loft conversion would require a full planning application or whether it could proceed under Permitted Development / Lawful Development Certificate.

Stevenage
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Stevenage is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #18 out of 282. Only 14% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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Stevenage decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #47 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #130 of 282
88%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #18 of 282
14%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #9 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
17 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
24 decided
266
Total decisions
16 refused in 2025