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Demolition of existing agricultural barn and erection of a replacement self-build dwellinghouse with associated access, parking, landscaping, installation of air source heat pump and ancillary works

Land West of Woolmer’s Park The Hay Barn (Howell Court Farm) Essendon AL9 5RL

Under ConsultationReference: 6/2026/0463/FULLWelwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Under Consultation
Application type
FULL PERMISSION
Received
13 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Application overview

Demolition of existing agricultural barn and erection of a replacement self-build dwellinghouse with associated access, parking, landscaping, installation of air source heat pump and ancillary works

Proposal details

Reference
6/2026/0463/FULL
Parish
Essendon
Agent
Mr Matthew Rust

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Application location

Land West of Woolmer’s Park The Hay Barn (Howell Court Farm) Essendon AL9 5RL

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Description: Application Form - RedactedHOL Full Planning Permission_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Block PlanHOL X030-Existing Block Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Location PlanHOL X010-Existing Location Plan (A4).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Location PlanHOL A101-Proposed Location Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Arboricultural Impact AssessmentBS5837 - The Hay Barn - Arbtech AIA01 - 20-01-26.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Landscape Context PlanHOL-LA-001.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Landscape General Arrangement Plan (site boundary)HOL-LA-002.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Ground Floor PlanHOL A111-Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed First Floor PlanHOL A112-Proposed First Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Roof PlanHOL A113-Proposed Roof Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Illustrative Site PlanHOL A121-Proposed Illustrative Site Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Illustrative Ground Floor PlanHOL A122-Proposed Illustrative Ground Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Illustrative Roof PlanHOL A123-Proposed Illustrative Ground Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Elevation AAHOL A201-Proposed Elevation AA.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Elevation CCHOL A203-Proposed Elevation CC.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Elevation DDHOL A204-Proposed Elevation DD.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Elevation EEHOL A205-Proposed Elevation EE.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Elevation FFHOL A206-Proposed Elevation FF.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Topographical SurveyHOL X020-Existing Topographical Survey.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Site Plan - BarnHOL X102-Existing Site Plan - Barn.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Site Plan - Class QHOL X103-Existing Site Plan - Class Q.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Plans - BarnHOL X111-Existing Plans - Barn.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Plans - Class QHOL X112-Existing Plans - Class Q.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Elevation BBHOL A202-Proposed Elevation BB.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Site PlanHOL A102-Proposed Site Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Site PlanHOL A103-Proposed Site Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Bin Collection Mapping & Proposed StrategyHOL SK105-Bin Collection Mapping.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Design and Access StatementHOL-LA-DAS.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Design and Access Statement 1of 4HOL 915 - Design and Access Statement Part 1 of 4.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Design and Access Statement 2 of 4HOL 915 - Design and Access Statement Part 2 of 4.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Design and Access Statement 3 of 4HOL 915 - Design and Access Statement Part 3 of 4.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Design and Access Statement 4 of 4HOL 915 - Design and Access Statement Part 4 of 4.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Planning StatementPlanning Statement Class Q Supersede Holwell Court Farm.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Heathrow Airport_RedactedRe_ 6_2026_0463_FULL_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Thames Water_RedactedFW_ 6_2026_0463_FULL_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - WHBC - Client ServicesComments(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Fire Safety Advisor - HCCFIRE_AND_RESCUE_SERVICE_-_6_5_26-2818297.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - WHBC - Public Health and ProtectionComments(2).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Essendon Parish CouncilComments(3).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - HCC Transport Programmes & StrategyResponse_6-2026-0463-FULL.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional - Herts Ecology6-2026-0463-FULL Rsp 1 CA.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - UK Power NetworksComments(4).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Conservation Officer - Place ServicesComments(6).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Further comment - Fire Safety Advisor HCC - redactedFW_ Water Supply for Holwell Court Farm Hay Barn_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - East Herts CouncilS.26.0102.PREAPP Land West of Woolmers Park Essendon.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Lorraine Davis - WHBC - Client ServicesComments(8).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Support- Butlers Lodge 13 Holwell Court Hatfield AL9 5RL -Support Letter - RedactedFULL Response 13Holwell Ct AL9 5RL_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Support- Butlers Lodge 13 Holwell Court Hatfield AL9 5RL -RedactedComments-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Support - Butlers Lodge 13 Holwell Court Hatfield AL9 5RL -RedactedComments-Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Energy Statement Redacted24-0219 - Howell Court Farm - Energy Statement Template - Issue 1_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Sustainability ChecklistSustainability Checklist Feb24.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: T398-TN01 Transport Technical Note - FULL REPORT.pdfT398-TN01 Transport Technical Note - FULL REPORT.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620260463FULL.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Site Notice_departure PDFSite Notice_620260463FULL(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Location PlanHOL A101-Proposed Location Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Site PlanHOL A102-Proposed Site Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Site PlanHOL A103-Proposed Site Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Location PlanHOL X010-Existing Location Plan (A4).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Block PlanHOL X030-Existing Block Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing Location PlanHOL X010-Existing Location Plan (A4).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Location PlanHOL A101-Proposed Location Plan.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal & Pre;iminary Roos AssessmentPEAPRA Land West of Woolmers Park AL9 5RL.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Green Belt Analysis RedcatedHOL Green Belt Analysis_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Land & Visual Appraisal RedactedHOL Landscape and visual appraisal_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed Illustrative Visualisation- HOL A210HOL A210-Proposed Illustrative Visualisation.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Certificate of ownership RedactedHOL CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP - CERTIFICATE B_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Refuse pages from Design & Access StatementRefuse pages from from HOL 915 - DA_.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Response to Client Services consultation Refuse collection _620260463FULL Response to Client Services consultation Refuse collection _.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Arboricultural Survey RedactedBS5837 - The Hay Barn - Arbtech TSR 01 - 16-10-25 Redcated.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView

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