Open Consultations

North East Central Hertfordshire Vision 2050 - Consultation

We are working on a plan that will guide planning and development in the North East and Central Hertfordshire area (NEC Herts).

The plan is a joint vision and has been prepared by five authorities and Hertfordshire County Council in the NEC Herts area.

Further information, view the Vision document and take the survey

Stevenage Local Plan Partial Review (LPPR) and Update Regulation 19 consultation

The Stevenage Borough Local Plan was adopted on 22 May 2019. The Plan is the key planning policy document setting a vision for the future development of Stevenage. It looks to guide development and covers areas like housing, the built and natural environment, infrastructure, businesses, open spaces and more.

The Local Plan Review, at this stage, consists of a Partial Review and Update of the Stevenage Borough Local Plan.

This consultation will run for twelve weeks, from 21 November 2024 to 29 January 2025.

To view a simple explainer of the Local Plan which explains what it is, what changes are being made to it, and help with your response, please view or download the Reg 19 LPPR Booklet below.

Documents to assist with the Regulation 19 consultation:

How do I respond?

You can respond online, after reading all the supporting documents and helpful guides, by going to our preferred platform for consultation comments.

The above consultation closes 29 January 2025.

Closed Consultations

Supplementary Planning Documents and CIL Preliminary Draft Charges

Two separate consultations were carried out on the following:

• Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) and;
• Community Infrastructure Preliminary Draft Charges.

Both consultations closed on 24 November 2024.

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)

Supplementary Planning Documents support the strategic and detailed policies in the Stevenage Borough Local Plan (SBLP). The SPDs are designed to set out more detail for how development is carried out.

We consulted on the following SPDs.

The Impact of Development on Biodiversity SPD will be removed from our suite of SPDs - please view the revocation statement.

We produced a booklet to help explain why we are reviewing them and what specific changes we are making.

Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that a Local Authority can apply to developers who are constructing additional floorspace. CIL money that is collected by an authority can be spent on infrastructure which is necessary to support proposed growth in their area. This consultation is your opportunity to have a say on the proposed CIL charges.

More information on CIL can be found on the council’s Community Infrastructure Levy web page.

Stevenage Local Plan Partial Review and Update 2024 consultation

The Stevenage Borough Local Plan was adopted on 22 May 2019. The Plan is the key planning policy document setting a vision for the future development of Stevenage. It looks to guide development and covers areas like housing, the built and natural environment, infrastructure, businesses, open spaces and more.

The Local Plan Review, at this stage, consists of a Partial Review and Update of the Stevenage Borough Local Plan.

This consultation closed on 15 August 2024.

To view a simple explainer of the Local Plan which explains what the Local Plan is, what changes are being made to it and help on your response, download the review document below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Stevenage Cycle Hire Consultation

This consultation closed on 24 September 2023.

We are working with the Stevenage community and businesses to introduce a Stevenage Cycle Share Scheme.

The Stevenage Cycle Share Scheme aims to transform travel across Stevenage, making active travel the number one choice for travelling to work, educational facilities, and shopping as well as for leisure and visiting family and friends.

Our objectives:

• Encourage a change in the way we use local transport by providing an efficient complement to public transport
• Offer an alternative to driving for short trips, reducing congestion and air pollution
• Make cycle share available to the public at a low cost
• Improve access to jobs, education, and amenities with “first/last mile” connectivity
• Increased number of people cycling, leading to improved health and wellbeing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Stevenage Station Gateway Area Action Plan Consultation

Stevenage Gateway Area Action Plan Consultation

Consultation for the Area Action Plan was held from 30 January to 18 March.
As part of the regeneration of the town, the area around the Railway Station bounded by the railway tracks and Lytton Way has been identified as a key site for new development and change.

An Area Action Plan aims to:

• provide specific guidance on how new developments and changes to local spaces can be made, reflecting the unique circumstances of the area
• help to overcome the challenges the area faces, now and in the future
• ensure that changes benefit the community and act as a catalyst for developers interested in supporting this important part of planning policy

This consultation closed on Saturday 18 March. Documents relating to the consultation are available to view below.

If you have any queries regarding this consultation, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Policy Team, planningpolicy@stevenage.gov.uk.