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Proposed replacement of the existing natural grass football pitch with a 106m x 70m FIFA Quality 3G all-weather pitch, including associated shockpad, drainage, and LED floodlighting - (Retrospective)

Welwyn Garden City Football And Social Club Herns Way Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TA

Under ConsultationReference: 6/2026/0001/MAJWelwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Under Consultation
Application type
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Received
2 Jan 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Application overview

Proposed replacement of the existing natural grass football pitch with a 106m x 70m FIFA Quality 3G all-weather pitch, including associated shockpad, drainage, and LED floodlighting - (Retrospective)

Proposal details

Reference
6/2026/0001/MAJ
Agent
Mr David Leed

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Application location

Welwyn Garden City Football And Social Club Herns Way Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TA

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Description: ApplicationFormRedactedApplicationFormRedacted(5).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Block PlanWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0002_P03.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Site ElevationsWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0003_P02.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Site ElevationsWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0004_P02.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Site Location PlanWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0001_P02.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Lighting: Football Graphical TableWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0009_P02.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Lighting: Football SpillageWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0010_P02.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Lighting: Football Spillage ISO ContourWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0011_P02.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Lighting: Football Spillage Filled ISO ContourWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0012_P02.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Construction SectionWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0013_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Drainage PlanWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0014_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Swept Path Analysis - Two Axle Refuse CollectorWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0015_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Swept Path Analysis - Three Axle Refuse CollectorWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0016_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Swept Path Analysis - Fire Engine AccessWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0017_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Welwyn Garden City FC 3G Design AccessWelwyn Garden City FC 3G Design Access (1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Active Travel EnglandLPA Reference_ 6_2026_0001_MAJ No Comment Response.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional - WHBC Public Health and Protection - AttachmentWK158732 - WGC Football Club.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional - WHBC Public Health and ProtectionComments.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Environment AgencyEmail-Consultation PA-0004444_01 has been marked as inappropriate.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Water Officer (Fire and Rescue Service)RE_ 6_2026_0001_MAJ Welwyn Garden City Football And Social Club.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Sport England20260603 73953 O RW Welwyn Garden City Football and Social Club.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Transport Programmes & StrategyResponse_6-2026-0001-MAJ 1.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Affinity WaterFW_ 6_2026_0001_MAJ Welwyn Garden City Football And Social Club.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - HCC Fire Safety Advisor6_2026_0001_MAJ - Welwyn Garden City Football & Social Club AL7 1TA.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - Hertfordshire Ecology6-2026-0001-MAJ Res1 Ins IH.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Thames Water - redacted0001MAJ Thames Water comment_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - LLFA620260001MAJ - LLFA - 23.06.2026.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional- Ecology Redacted6-2026-0001-MAJ Res2 Det IH_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Cosultation receipt acknowledgement - Sport EnglandSport England Acknowledgement_ 6_2026_0001_MAJ.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Affinity Water620260001MAJ_050826.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Active Travel EnglandLPA Reference_ 6_2026_0001_MAJ No Comment Response(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional - Historic Environment Advisor6-26-0001-1.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Public Health and Protection - WHBC - Public Health and ProtectionComments(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Sports England - redacted20260820 73953 OW E5 RW Welwyn Garden City Football and Social Club Herns Way Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TA_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology6-2026-0001-MAJ Rsp 3 Det LGS.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - HCC Transport Programmes & StrategyResponse_6-2026-0001-MAJ.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - HCC Fire Safety AdvisorWHBC Planning Application Ref. 6_2026_0001_MAJ.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - WHBC - Client ServicesComments(2).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional - Lead Local Flood Authority620260001MAJ - LLFA - 15.09.2026.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Tree PhotosWelwyn Garden City FC Planning Application tree photos.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Ecological Appraisal & Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment v01 _Redacted2381_Welwyn Garden City Football Club_Ecological Appraisal BNG Assessment _v1_December 2025_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: The_Statutory_Metric_Macro_Enabled_1.0.4 (5)_ V1December 20252381_ Welwyn Garden City Football Club_The_Statutory_Metric_Macro_Enabled_1.0.4 (5)_ V1December 2025(2).xlsm (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Flood Risk & Drainage Assessment rev2Welwyn Garden City FC - Flood Risk & Drainage Assessment rev2(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Ground Investigation Report_RedactedSTX7304-R01-Rev_A_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Site ElevationsWGCF-BSP-01-XX-D-W-0013_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Site PlanWGCF-BSP-01-XX-D-W-0004_P03.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Site Location PlanWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0001_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Block PlanWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0002_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Site ElevationsWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0003_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Site ElevationsWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0004_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Lighting: Football Graphical TableWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0009_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Lighting: Football SpillageWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0010_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Lighting: Football Spillage ISO ContourWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0011_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Lighting: Football Spillage Filled ISO ContourWGCF-BSP-02-XX-D-W-0012_P01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Premier_Grandstand_DatasheetPremier_Grandstand_Datasheet.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: OptiVision gen3.5 - Technical specificationFam_OptiVision_BVP518_528_BV_de_202302.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Floodlighting report PDFFloodlighting report.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: External Consultation Checklist for LPAs.docx260529 6-2026-0001-MAJ External Consultation Checklist for LPAs.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Cover Letter - 31 Jul 2026Application 6 2026 0001 MAJ - 3G Pitch Submission Update Letter - 31 July 2026.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Drawing Register - WGCF-BSP-02-XX-R-W-9001_P03 - 31 Jul 2026WGCF-BSP-02-XX-R-W-9001_P03.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: R-00386-001-0-SWS - Surface Water Strategy - 3G Pitch_RedactedR-00386-001-0-SWS - Surface Water Strategy - 3G Pitch_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: WGC_FC_3G_Pitch_Drainage_Strategy_ReportWGC_FC_3G_Pitch_Drainage_Strategy_Report.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: WGC_FC_3G_Pitch_Management_and_MaintenanceWGC_FC_3G_Pitch_Management_and_Maintenance.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Arboricultural Impact Assessment_RedactedBG26.056 Welwyn Garden City Football and Social Club - AIA FINAL_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: TREE CONSTRAINTS PLAN sheet 1 of 4STX7304-R01-Rev_A_Part1.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: TREE CONSTRAINTS PLAN sheet 2 of 4STX7304-R01-Rev_A_Part2.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: TREE CONSTRAINTS PLAN sheet 3 of 4STX7304-R01-Rev_A_Part3.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: TREE CONSTRAINTS PLAN sheet 4 of 4STX7304-R01-Rev_A_Part4.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView

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