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Outbuilding approval rate in Stevenage

Stevenage approved 98.9% of outbuilding applications, based on 87 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

98.9%
outbuilding approval rate
87
Outbuilding decisions
86
Approved
1
Refused
94.0%
Stevenage overall

Outbuilding applications are approved more often than the Stevenage average (94.0%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How outbuilding compares in Stevenage

Outbuilding (87 decided)
98.9%
Stevenage all applications (3,927 decided)
94.0%

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Other project types in Stevenage

Rear Extension (1,220 decided)
93.9%
Side Extension (479 decided)
92.1%
Front Extension (467 decided)
95.7%
Garage / Parking (424 decided)
91.5%
93.5%
New Build (192 decided)
88.0%
Conservatory (182 decided)
98.4%
Dormer (135 decided)
90.4%
Loft Conversion (110 decided)
90.9%
Extension (General) (106 decided)
96.2%
Wraparound Extension (101 decided)
92.1%
HMO (33 decided)
90.9%
Annex (30 decided)
73.3%
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