Bedwell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bedwell, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bedwell are administered by Stevenage Borough Council. View the full Stevenage Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bedwell
Stevenage, located in Hertfordshire approximately 28 miles north of London, is strategically positioned east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M), nestled between Letchworth Garden City and Welwyn Garden City. Designated as the UK's first New Town in 1946 under the New Towns Act, it had a population of 94,456 as of 2021, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Stevenage
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stevenage
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: Stevenage 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bedwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bedwell.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bedwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Bedwell.
- 26/00454/COND - 39 Fox Road Stevenage Herts SG1 1JB
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Cycle Parking); 8 (Climate Adaption Measures) and 10 (Construction Method Statement) attached to planning permission reference number 26/00219/FP
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/00459/NMA - 10 Hillside Stevenage Herts SG1 1PX
Non-material amendment to planning approval 24/00609/FPH in relation to Condition 3 (Matching Materials)
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/00455/FPH - 74 Silam Road Stevenage Herts SG1 1JJ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 74 Silam Road Stevenage Herts SG1 1JJ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/00448/ENQ5 - 8 Barclay Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 3NA
New front door, can I have any colour door
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 8 Barclay Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 3NA
New front door, can I have any colour door
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00400/FP - 1 Bedwell Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 1LT
Proposed part double storey rear extension, part single storey rear extension and new 4no. bedroom dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/00380/FPH - 20 East Close Stevenage Herts SG1 1PP
Erection of outbuilding and pitched roof to existing outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/00383/HPA - 7 King George Close Stevenage Herts SG1 3TB
Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.50 metres, for which the maximum height will be 3 metres and the height of the eaves will be 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/00373/FPH - 23 Made Feld Stevenage Herts SG1 1PQ
Extension of decking and concrete area to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 23 Made Feld Stevenage Herts SG1 1PQ
Extension of decking and concrete area to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 8 Claymores Stevenage Herts SG1 3TL
Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5m for which the maxium height will be 3m and the height of the eaves will be 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/00367/HPA - 8 Claymores Stevenage Herts SG1 3TL
Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5m for which the maximum height will be 3m and the height of the eaves will be 3m
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-06 - - G009 - G029 G Broadview Broadview Stevenage Herts
Prior approval for the demolition of garages G009 to G029 Broadview
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - G001 - G014 G Stony Croft Stoney Croft Stevenage Herts
Prior approval for demolition of garages G001 - G014 Stony Croft
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Brent Court Silam Road Stevenage Herts SG1 1JN
Discharge of conditions 17 (fire hydrants) attached to planning permission reference number 22/00963/FPM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Garage Site Between 29-31 Broadview Stevenage Herts SG1 3TR
Demolition of the existing garages and development of 7no. three-bedroom dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 2A - 12A Popple Way Stevenage Herts SG1 3TG
Refurbishments to flat numbers 2A-12A to include the following: replacement roof covering, replacement metal balustrading to the walkway, replacement privacy screens to front terraces, a new secure ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 111 Bedwell Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 1NA
Installation of kitchen extraction system to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Bedwell Crescent Stevenage Herts SG1 1LT
Retrospective change of use from public amenity land to residential curtilage for use as driveway and front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Bedwell in Hertfordshire
Stevenage, located in Hertfordshire approximately 28 miles north of London, is strategically positioned east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M), nestled between Letchworth Garden City and Welwyn Garden City. Designated as the UK's first New Town in 1946 under the New Towns Act, it had a population of 94,456 as of 2021, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Stevenage district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bedwell a particularly low-crime area.
Bedwell has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Town Square, Old Town High Street, Shephall Green, St Nicholas's and Rectory Lane. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bedwell includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bedwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bedwell
In the last 24 months, 136 planning applications were submitted near Bedwell. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bedwell.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bedwell were full planning applications (44), discharge of conditions (26), outline applications (19). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 107 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 91 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.