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Planning in Broadwater

Approved
90%
75 of 83 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broadwater in the last 24 months, from Stevenage Borough Council's planning register.

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About Broadwater

Broadwater, a suburb of Stevenage in Hertfordshire, England, is strategically located about 28 miles north of London and lies between Letchworth Garden City and Welwyn Garden City, near junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M). Established as the UK's first New Town in 1946, Stevenage boasts a population of approximately 94,456 as of 2021, making it a significant area for planning and development initiatives.

The area around Broadwater has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broadwater 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Broadwater, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near Broadwater. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (35), outline applications (20), tree works (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broadwater?
In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near Broadwater. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broadwater?
The average planning decision time near Broadwater is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Broadwater?
The planning approval rate near Broadwater is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broadwater?
The most common type of planning application near Broadwater is full planning applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broadwater?
You can search and track planning applications near Broadwater on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.