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Welwyn Hatfield planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Welwyn Hatfield website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
39,682Searchable applications
343Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 33,226 approved or refused records
4,746Refused applications

28,480 approved · 4,746 refused · 2,169 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Apr 1948 to 21 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 27 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Our Local PlanPre-application advice Pre-application advice (planning applications)Conservation areas Schedule of properties removed from the Welwyn Conservation AreaArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas9 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decided - WithdrawnW6/2014/2440/EM

    Erection of first floor side extension, two storey rear extension, single storey rar extension, installation of side elevation window, new rooflight within the rear elevation and removal of chimney stack

    123 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TA

    Received 6 Nov 2014
  2. Decided - Refused6/2021/1605/EM

    Raising of parapet wall.

    11 Meadow Green Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SS

    Received 19 May 2021
  3. Decided - GrantedS6/2007/1169/MA

    PROPOSED NEW VAN WASH FACILITY AND RELOCATION OF THE DATA CENTRE

    OCADO LTD, GYPSY MOTH AVENUE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 9BD

    Received 6 Aug 2007
  4. Decided - GrantedS6/2014/1902/FP

    Erection of 2no Substations and associated landscaping

    University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

    Received 27 Aug 2014
  5. Decided - Granted6/2016/1820/EM

    Erection of front porch extension

    96 Mount Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4LB

    Received 2 Sept 2016
  6. Decided - GrantedN6/2008/0124/FP

    ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION

    44 HANDSIDE LANE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6SJ

    Received 22 Jan 2008
  7. Decided - WithdrawnN6/2004/1505/FP

    INSTALLATION OF 5 METRE LIGHTING COLUMNS TO GARAGE FORECOURTS

    GARAGES 1 - 43 AT, HARWOOD HILL, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 7AP

    Received 8 Oct 2004
  8. Decided - Granted6/2017/1633/EM

    Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory and detached outbuilding

    30 Uplands Welwyn Garden City AL8 7EW

    Received 25 Jul 2017
  9. Decided - GrantedS6/2014/1332/FP

    Erection of enclosed front porch

    32 Huggins Lane, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7LE

    Received 12 Jun 2014
  10. Decided - Refused6/2019/2995/COND

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 1(Construction Method Statement) on planning application 6/2019/1382/FULL

    Entech House London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JR

    Received 28 Nov 2019
  11. Decided - Granted6/2021/3075/EMT

    Permission sought for works on the following trees at the rear of 7 High Oaks Road. • Flowering plum - removal of lower branch • Hazel - reduction in height of 2 m • Silver Birch - reduction in size of lower branches to reduce weight and prevent any further loss of branches during storms or high winds

    7 High Oaks Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BJ

    Received 26 Oct 2021
  12. Decided - Granted6/2017/1889/HOUSE

    Erection of a single storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing conservatory and part of garage

    9 Selwyn Drive Hatfield AL10 9NH

    Received 18 Aug 2017
  13. Decided - Refused6/2022/2493/COND

    Submission of details pursuant to conditions 2 (remediation strategy), 3 (ground investigation measures) & 4 (ground contamination) on planning permission 6/2020/3222/MAJ

    Beadles Volkswagen Van Centre Harpsfield Broadway Hatfield AL10 9TF

    Received 31 Oct 2022
  14. Decided - Granted6/2018/2277/PN8

    Prior approval for the erection of single storey rear extension measuring 4.5m in depth, 3m in height and 2.8m to the eaves

    88 Garden Avenue Hatfield AL10 8LQ

    Received 6 Sept 2018
  15. Decided6/2018/2903/TPO

    1 x Rowan to fell to ground level- conservation area

    22 Attimore Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LW

    Received 12 Nov 2018
  16. Decided - GrantedS6/2009/0003/DS

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 10 (VISABILITY SIGHT SPLAY), 11 (CONSTUCTION OF ACCESS) AND 12 (ACCESS ROAD)

    61 Tolmers Road, Potters Bar, EN6 4JG

    Received 5 Jan 2009
  17. Decided6/2026/0141/TC

    T1 - Dead tree stem - Fell to fence level as it is dead and a potential danger

    High Street Car Park High Street Welwyn AL6 9EQ

    Received 28 Jan 2026
  18. Decided - GrantedW6/2015/0877/EM

    Erection of no 2 garden sheds following removal of existing greenhouse

    7 Handside Close, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SR

    Received 27 Apr 2015
  19. Decided - GrantedN6/2009/0136/TC

    CROWN REDUCTION OF 25% OF CHESTNUT TREE IN REAR GARDEN

    32 GUESSENS ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6RA

    Received 26 Jan 2009
  20. Appeal Decided - Allowed6/2017/2345/HOUSE

    Erection of a part single/part two storey rear extension with 2no side roof lights and rear balcony and single storey front extensions, following demolition of an existing two storey rear extension and single storey front extension.

    23 Tolmers Gardens Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JE

    Received 12 Oct 2017
  21. Decided - GrantedS6/2013/0962/DS

    Discharge of conditions 4 (External Surfaces) and 5 (Refuse Enclosure) from planning application S6/2012/1263/S73B

    Land rear of 59 Station Road, Cuffley, POTTERS BAR, EN6 4HX

    Received 25 Apr 2013
  22. Decided - Granted6/2019/1788/COND

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (Surface water Discharge) 6 (Drainage System) 52 (Provision of open space/play space) 35 (Delivery of accessible Housing) 13 (Highways) 37 (Vehicle access Point to Pall Mall Site) 50 (Refuse Storage Arrangements)on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ

    Former Shredded Wheat Site Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6UN

    Received 22 Jul 2019
  23. Decided - GrantedN6/2015/0546/TC

    Reduce and shape Holly tree by 30%

    26 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EA

    Received 16 Mar 2015
  24. Decided - GrantedS6/2014/1887/FP

    Renewal of temporary permission for two changing facility units

    Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead House, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7TA

    Received 26 Aug 2014

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