Coptic Orthodox Church, Shephalbury Manor Shephalbury Park Broadhall Way Stevenage Herts SG2 8NP

Awaiting decision 26/00228/TPTPO
Council
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
11 Mar 2026
Postcode
SG2 8NP

Description

Fell to ground level and remove all arisings of 1no. Sycamore (T123) protected by Tree Preservation Order 41.

8/10
Planning Authority Score
#18 of 277

Stevenage is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 277. 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%).

Stevenage decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #47 of 277
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #127 of 277
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #32 of 277
14%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #9 of 277
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