1 Bedwell Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 1LT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00400/FP - App. for Full Planning Permission Awaiting decision

Proposal

Proposed part double storey rear extension, part single storey rear extension and new 4no. bedroom dwelling Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 May 2026
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Validated
9 Jun 2026
✓
Consultation
22 Oct 2026
Decision
Target date was 21 Aug 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 12 Nov 2026; it is now day 141.

Comments are open until 12 Nov 2026

Comment on this application ↗

Site constraints 3

Article 4 direction
Stevenage. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Stevenage built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area83 m² (893 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (70 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1967 to 1975
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2025, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Stevenage
Application type
App. for Full Planning Permission
Postcode
SG1 1LT
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Ward
Bedwell
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 141, past the statutory target. 99% of extensions in Stevenage are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 26 Oct 2026.

Day 14116 days to the predicted decision (day 157)
90%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
155decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Stevenage in the last twelve months, from validation. Stevenage decision record →

Public comments

2comments received
2 neutral

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 26 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14948734
Planning Portal ref
PP-14948734
Neighbours
9 Jun 2026
Consultation
22 Oct 2026
Comments by
12 Nov 2026
Statutory expiry
4 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Stevenage
Planning Authority Score
8.8/10
Excellent
#10 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Stevenage is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #36 out of 296. Only 16% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Stevenage decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #16 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #60 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #36 of 296
16%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #14 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
25 decided
253
Total decisions
11 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.