37 The Dell Stevenage Herts SG1 1PH

Decided 26/00158/HPA
Council
Date received
13 Feb 2026
Date validated
13 Feb 2026
Postcode
SG1 1PH

Description

Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4m, with a maximum height of 3.57m and eaves height of 2.50m.

8/10
Planning Authority Score
#18 of 282

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

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
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #32 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