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Outbuilding approval rate in Stevenage

Stevenage approved 98.8% of outbuilding applications, based on 85 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

98.8%
outbuilding approval rate
85
Outbuilding decisions
84
Approved
1
Refused
93.9%
Stevenage overall

Outbuilding applications are approved more often than the Stevenage average (93.9%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How outbuilding compares in Stevenage

Outbuilding (85 decided)
98.8%
Stevenage all applications (3,863 decided)
93.9%

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Other project types in Stevenage

Rear Extension (1,206 decided)
93.9%
Side Extension (474 decided)
92.0%
Front Extension (465 decided)
95.7%
Garage / Parking (417 decided)
91.4%
93.4%
New Build (189 decided)
87.8%
Conservatory (181 decided)
98.3%
Dormer (131 decided)
90.1%
Loft Conversion (106 decided)
90.6%
Extension (General) (102 decided)
96.1%
Wraparound Extension (100 decided)
92.0%
HMO (32 decided)
90.6%
Annex (30 decided)
73.3%
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