6 Wilson Close Stevenage Herts SG1 4TD Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/00449/ENQ5
Date received
11 Jun 2026
Date validated
11 Jun 2026
Postcode
SG1 4TD

Description

Description of your enquiry: I would like to clad the upper floor exterior of our detached house using HardiPlank cladding with 25mm Celotex insulation panels behind in order to enhance the appearance of the house and increase the heat insulation properties. Currently the upper floor is rendered and painted, but in places the render (now approx. 30 years old) is coming away/cracking. There would be no change to the footprint of the house and no structural work required other than adding battens to the outside wall in order to support the cladding planks. Plans and supporting information: Other information: I wanted to check whether I am required to submit a planning application to add cladding to the upper floor of the outside of my home, to cover the existing render. The attached photos show the yellow render on the upper floor which we would like covered with HardiPlank cladding (a premium fiber cement cladding) with 25mm Celotex insulation sheets behind. The attached photos were taken in 2021 when the gutters, barge boards and soffits were replaced. Please let me know if you require any further information. Data via plota.co.uk

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
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Stevenage decision performance
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