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%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

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