Bedwell planning approval rate
Bedwell ward in Stevenage has a 96.3% approval rate based on 460 planning decisions. Stevenage overall: 94.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
96.3%
ward approval rate
460
Decisions
443
Approved
17
Refused
94.0%
Stevenage average
Bedwell sits slightly above the Stevenage average, with a 2.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Bedwell compares
Bedwell ward
96.3%
Stevenage overall
94.0%
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Recent decisions in Bedwell
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Two storey front and side extensions; part single, part two storey rear extensio · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Erection of 6no. fascia signs · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with front porch. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Subdivision of existing commercial unit into four smaller shop units, with assoc · Fri 24 Jul 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Stevenage
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Free. Based on 2,902 decisions.