Shephall, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shephall, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Shephall
Shephall is a neighbourhood within the town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Originally a distinct village and parish, it became part of Stevenage in 1953, contributing to the town's expansion and development. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stevenage
- Parliamentary constituency: Stevenage
- LSOA: Stevenage 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shephall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shephall.
- 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 Shephall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Shephall.
- - 67 Peartree Way Stevenage Herts SG2 9EA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) to use the property to house young people with an element of care being provided under Class C3 (b) of the 1987 Use Classes Order (as amended).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 124 Hydean Way Stevenage Herts SG2 9XP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 29 The Muntings Stevenage Herts SG2 9DN
Single storey side extension to facilitate the change from an approved 6 room HMO to an 8 room HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 22 Newgate Stevenage Herts SG2 9DS
I am writing to request confirmation regarding a proposed wooden garden office that I plan to build in my rear garden in the future. I do not wish to apply for planning permission and intend to build
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 13 Collenswood Road Stevenage Herts SG2 9ER
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 185 Valley Way Stevenage Herts SG2 9BX
Retrospective planning permission for the retention of a pitched roof to previously approved single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 6 Burwell Road Stevenage Herts SG2 9RF
Retrospective application for the continued use of the premises as a Use Class Sui Generis Hot Food Takeaway and alterations to the shopfront
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 30 Keller Close Stevenage Herts SG2 8BJ
Retention of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 76 Peartree Way Stevenage Herts SG2 9EA
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 128 Hydean Way Stevenage Herts SG2 9XP
Branch and height reduction of Field Maple, Ash and Hawthorn Trees (T1 to T9) on boundary with the Old Red Lion Pub.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - 14 Lower Sean Stevenage Herts SG2 9XN
Change of use of public amenity land to private residential gardenWe would then use the small area directly to the right of the properly as seen on the plan, to convert the existing porch into a downs
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 21 School Close Stevenage Herts SG2 9TY
Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00m, for which the maximum height will be 3.44m and the height of the eaves will be 3.25m
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 6 Collenswood Road Stevenage Herts SG2 9ER
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) Loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflights to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 10A And 10B Burwell Road Stevenage Herts SG2 9RF
Discharge of conditions 9 (Landscape & Ecology Plan), and 17 (External Lighting), attached to planning permission reference 22/00437/FPM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 120 Valley Way Stevenage Herts SG2 9DE
Change of use from single family dwelling to six bedroom HMO
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 6 Medalls Path Stevenage Herts SG2 9DX
Proposed front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stevenage | Date: 2023-01-08
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A brief summary of Shephall in Hertfordshire
Shephall is a neighbourhood within the town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Originally a distinct village and parish, it became part of Stevenage in 1953, contributing to the town's expansion and development. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Shephall show an average sale price of £368,190, 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 Shephall a particularly low-crime area.
Shephall has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Broadwater (Marymead), Shephall Green. 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 Shephall includes 13 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, Shephall 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 Shephall
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Shephall. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Shephall maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shephall were full planning applications (27), outline applications (20), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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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.