Are there any planning records for 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX was a refusal for new build (ref. 3/21/2907/OUT) in March 2022. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX located?

1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX sits in Benington, Stevenage, Stevenage. It falls within the SG2 postcode district.

Is 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

The closest primary school to 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX is Benington Church of England Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Whempstead Road, SG2 7BX is The Lordship Arms, 57m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

1 Whempstead Road, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7BX

Overview

About 1 Whempstead Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Whempstead Road is a property in Benington, Stevenage, Stevenage (SG2 7BX). It has council tax band G.

8 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, a basement excavation and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Whempstead Road, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Whempstead Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

Sept 2024
BasementFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension plus basement under
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
3/24/1081/HH
View planning record
Mar 2022
New BuildOutline
In report
Demolition and removal of all poultry houses and other buildings. Erection of 12 detached dwelling houses (8 market houses and 4 affordable houses) with garages and car parking, change of use of the land to C3 residential, alterations to vehicular access and driveway off Whempstead Road. Children's play space, new turning head and associated visitor car parking - Outline planning application all matters reserved except for access, layout and scale.
Documents
101 docs on file
Reference
3/21/2907/OUT
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG2 7BX: £546,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SG2 7BX

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Stevenage district page.

Full Stevenage report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Lordship Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Benington Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG2 7BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG2 7BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Whempstead Road, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.