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New Build approval rate in Stevenage

Stevenage approved 86.4% of new build applications, based on 169 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

86.4%
new build approval rate
169
New Build decisions
146
Approved
23
Refused
93.8%
Stevenage overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Stevenage average (93.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Stevenage

New Build (169 decided)
86.4%
Stevenage all applications (3,606 decided)
93.8%

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Other project types in Stevenage

Rear Extension (1,128 decided)
93.7%
Front Extension (445 decided)
95.5%
Side Extension (436 decided)
91.5%
Garage / Parking (374 decided)
90.9%
93.2%
Conservatory (178 decided)
98.3%
Dormer (126 decided)
90.5%
Loft Conversion (101 decided)
91.1%
Extension (General) (95 decided)
96.8%
91.2%
Outbuilding (75 decided)
98.7%
HMO (28 decided)
89.3%
Annex (26 decided)
69.2%
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