Old Town planning approval rate
Old Town ward in Stevenage has a 92.8% approval rate based on 627 planning decisions. Stevenage overall: 93.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
92.8%
ward approval rate
627
Decisions
582
Approved
45
Refused
93.9%
Stevenage average
Old Town is broadly in line with the Stevenage average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Old Town compares
Old Town ward
92.8%
Stevenage overall
93.9%
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Recent decisions in Old Town
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) to use the property to house young peo · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Retention of decking and two plant pots. · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Erection of single storey rear extension · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Erection of garden room following removal of existing outbuildings. · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Construction of outdoor decking, installation of solar panels, and replacement o · Mon 18 May 2026
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