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Outbuilding approval rate in Stevenage

Stevenage approved 98.9% of outbuilding applications, based on 92 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

98.9%
outbuilding approval rate
92
Outbuilding decisions
91
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 (92 decided)
98.9%
Stevenage all applications (2,902 decided)
94.0%

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Other project types in Stevenage

Rear Extension (1,230 decided)
94.0%
Side Extension (483 decided)
92.1%
Front Extension (474 decided)
95.8%
Garage / Parking (429 decided)
91.6%
93.6%
New Build (193 decided)
88.1%
Conservatory (182 decided)
98.4%
Dormer (137 decided)
90.5%
Loft Conversion (112 decided)
91.1%
Extension (General) (108 decided)
96.3%
Wraparound Extension (103 decided)
92.2%
HMO (33 decided)
90.9%
Annex (30 decided)
73.3%
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