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Bedwell planning approval rate

Bedwell ward in Stevenage has a 96.0% approval rate based on 405 planning decisions. Stevenage overall: 93.8%.

Last updated: March 2026

96.0%
ward approval rate
405
Decisions
389
Approved
16
Refused
93.8%
Stevenage average

Bedwell sits slightly above the Stevenage average, with a 2.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Bedwell compares

Bedwell ward (405 decided)
96.0%
Stevenage overall (3,606 decided)
93.8%
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Recent decisions in Bedwell

Prior Approval for the demolition of former Walton Lodge Veterinary Surgery · Wed 25 Feb 2026
Approved
Erection of single storey side extension and front porch. · Thu 22 Jan 2026
Approved
Refurbishments to flat numbers 56A - 66A Rockingham Way to include the following · Wed 24 Dec 2025
Approved
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for single storey rear extension · Tue 18 Nov 2025
Approved
Retrospective application for the retention of 3no. non-illuminated wall stencil · Fri 14 Nov 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,606 decisions.

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