Chells, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chells, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chells are administered by Stevenage Borough Council. View the full Stevenage Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chells
Chells is a vibrant area within the town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, located approximately 28 miles north of London. Strategically positioned near junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M), it lies between Letchworth Garden City and Welwyn Garden City. Designated as the UK’s first New Town in 1946, Stevenage has grown to a population of 94,456 as of 2021, making it an important hub for planning applications and development in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £376,368 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stevenage
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: Stevenage 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chells.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chells.
- 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 Chells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Chells.
- - 1 Dryden Crescent Stevenage Herts SG2 0JG
Crown reduction of up to 30% (3 meters) towards previous pruning points of 1no. Horse Chestnut tree (T1) protected by Tree Preservation Order 130
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/00452/TPTPO - 1 Dryden Crescent Stevenage Herts SG2 0JG
Crown reduction of up to 30% (3 meters) towards previous pruning points of 1no. Horse Chestnut tree (T1) protected by Tree Preservation Order 130
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/00437/FPH - 37 Knights Templars Green Stevenage Herts SG2 0JY
Erection of single story rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 37 Knights Templars Green Stevenage Herts SG2 0JY
Erection of single story rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 15 Montfitchet Walk Stevenage Herts SG2 7DT
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) Loft conversion and rear dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 2 Morley Cottages Chells Lane Stevenage Herts SG2 7AA
Works to tree protected by TPO 69: T1 Walnut reduce crown by 30%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 30 Ayr Close Stevenage Herts SG1 5RZ
We are in the process of looking at having our garage converted, please can you advise if the project falls under Permitted Development, we can proceed straight away using a Building Notice route?
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 17 Jupiter Gate Stevenage Herts SG2 7ST
Erection of single storey rear garage extension and conversion to an annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 17 Keats Close Stevenage Herts SG2 0JD
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 15 Montfitchet Walk Stevenage Herts SG2 7DT
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) Loft conversion and rear dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 58 Ayr Close Stevenage Herts SG1 5RZ
Installation of 11-12 solar panels with battery/inverter
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 52 The Hedgerows Stevenage Herts SG2 7BW
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 60 Uplands Stevenage Herts SG2 7DW
Erection of first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 48, 49 And 50 Conifer Walk Stevenage Herts SG2 7QR
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Sample of Materials); Condition 8 (Climate Change Adaptions); Condition 14 (Landscaping Scheme); Condition 15 (Open Space Provision); Condition 17 (Landscape Management Plan
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 28 Robins Hill Road Aston End Hertfordshire SG2 7FE
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials of construction) and 7 (noise impact assessment) pursuant to planning approval 3/22/2623/REM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hertfordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 54 Dryden Crescent Stevenage Herts SG2 0JG
Reduction of crown of 1no. Ash tree (T2) protected by Tree Preservation Order 18
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 37 Kings Walden Rise Stevenage Herts SG2 0JX
Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 2 Morley Cottages Chells Lane Stevenage Herts SG2 7AA
Retention of outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 32 The Pastures Stevenage Herts SG2 7DZ
Two storey side extension, with single storey timber storage shed, following demolition of garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Land Between 40 Conifer Walk And 7 Conifer Close Stevenage Herts
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials); 9 (Climate Change); and 17 (CMP) attached to planning permission reference number 22/00674/FP
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-06-08
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A brief summary of Chells in Hertfordshire
Chells is a vibrant area within the town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, located approximately 28 miles north of London. Strategically positioned near junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M), it lies between Letchworth Garden City and Welwyn Garden City. Designated as the UK’s first New Town in 1946, Stevenage has grown to a population of 94,456 as of 2021, making it an important hub for planning applications and development in the region.
Property prices in Chells show an average sale price of £376,368, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chells a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chells includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Chells
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Chells. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chells.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Chells slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chells were full planning applications (18), outline applications (10), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.