Search Chells planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Chells · updated daily · Stevenage Borough Council
- 4 Cameron Close Stevenage Herts SG2 0HGAwaiting decisionReduction by 20% on 1no. Beech tree (T5) protected by Tree Preservation Order 74Received 3 Nov 202626/00785/TPTPO
- 25 Robins Hill Road Aston End Hertfordshire SG2 7FEApprovedDischarge of Condition 4 (Landscape Design Proposals) attached to 3/22/2633/REMReceived 28 Oct 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026X/26/0482/CND
- 23 Lingfield Road Stevenage Herts SG1 5SGAwaiting decisionErection of a single-storey rear extensionReceived 2 Oct 202626/00731/FPH
- 107 Chells Way Stevenage Herts SG2 0LTApprovedSingle storey front extension and part two storey, part single storey rear extensionReceived 29 Sep 2026Decided 6 Nov 202626/00719/FPH
- 2 Morley Cottages Chells Lane Stevenage Herts SG2 7AAAwaiting decisionReplacement of UVPC Windows and Front DoorReceived 28 Sep 202626/00712/LB
Planning in Chells
- Approved
- 91%
- 49 of 53 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chells in the last 24 months, from Stevenage Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Chells
Postcode districts
SG2 251 applications in the last 12 monthsSG1 344 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Stevenage Borough Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chells area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chells a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Chells has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chells 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 Chells, 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, 61 planning applications were submitted near Chells. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (19), outline applications (12), tree works (4).