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House prices in Stevenage Borough Council: average £316,210, +1.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Stevenage Borough Council received?
Stevenage Borough Council received 755 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does Stevenage Borough Council take to decide applications?
Stevenage Borough Council takes an average of 52 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Stevenage Borough Council?
Stevenage Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Stevenage Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Stevenage Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Stevenage Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Stevenage Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Stevenage Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 52 appeals were lodged against Stevenage Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 38% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Stevenage Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Stevenage Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Stevenage Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Stevenage Borough Council serves as the local authority for the town of Stevenage in Hertfordshire, England, and has held a Labour majority since 1974. The council operates from its headquarters at Daneshill House on Danestrete, making it a key resource for anyone researching planning applications in the area. The council was established in | preceded_by =. The council is currently led by Richard Henry (Labour), who has held the position since 1 January 2023. Tom Pike serves as Chief Executive since April 2025. The council comprises 39 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 22 towns and villages, including Stevenage. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Stevenage Borough Council received 755 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (219), outline applications (115), discharge of conditions (78). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

52 planning appeals were lodged against Stevenage Borough Council decisions, of which 16 were allowed and 26 were dismissed (38% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Stevenage Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Stevenage Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.