Bandley Hill And Poplars planning approval rate
Bandley Hill And Poplars ward in Stevenage has a 91.5% approval rate based on 213 planning decisions. Stevenage overall: 94.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.5%
ward approval rate
213
Decisions
195
Approved
18
Refused
94.0%
Stevenage average
Bandley Hill And Poplars is 2.5 percentage points below the Stevenage average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Bandley Hill And Poplars compares
Bandley Hill And Poplars ward
91.5%
Stevenage overall
94.0%
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Recent decisions in Bandley Hill And Poplars
Single-storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the origi · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Proposed driveway with level access to road. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Erection of 1no. three-bedroom detached dwelling and associated works · Fri 26 Jun 2026
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) Loft conversion and rear dormer window · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the origi · Wed 10 Jun 2026
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