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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
40,297Searchable applications
322Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 33,788 approved or refused records
4,816Refused applications

28,972 approved · 4,816 refused · 2,217 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Apr 1948 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 7 Nov 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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 - GrantedS6/2008/0464/FP

    ERECTION OF REAR CONSERVATORY

    30 WESTLAND DRIVE, BROOKMANS PARK, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 7UQ

    Received 28 Feb 2008
  2. Decided - Refused6/2019/3206/LAWE

    Certificate of lawfulness for the change of use from a dwelling (C3a) to a young persons care home (C3b)

    Hill End House, Hill End, Hertford Road, Hatfield, AL9 5PQ

    Received 20 Dec 2019
  3. Decided - GrantedS6/2013/2674/AD

    Free standing,internally illuminated totem entrance sign

    Land at Bishops Square, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9AZ

    Received 10 Dec 2013
  4. Decided - Granted6/2024/0569/HOUSE

    Erection of a part two storey/part single storey rear extension, three rear dormer windows, single storey side extension, new front porch, two front rooflights to replace existing dormer, rear canopy and raised terrace

    75 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD

    Received 22 Mar 2024
  5. Decided - Granted6/2016/0029/EM

    Erection of a wooden corner garden shed

    61 Moorlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4QJ

    Received 7 Jan 2016
  6. Decided - Granted6/2018/1151/HOUSE

    Enlarge existing rear dormer windows and the erection of a shed

    31 Reddings Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LA

    Received 2 May 2018
  7. Decided - GrantedS6/2015/1281/LUP

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey side extension

    40 Dixons Hill Close Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7DR

    Received 17 Jun 2015
  8. Decided - GrantedS6/2008/1361/DC3

    INSERTION OF NEW FIRE EXIT DOOR TO MAIN ENTRANCE

    Hatfield Swim Centre Lemsford Road Hatfield AL10 0RU

    Received 7 Aug 2008
  9. Decided - GrantedC6/1988/0785/FP

    Siting of temporary newsagents and florist kiosks

    Land off, Church Road to the east of Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EB

    Received 1 Jan 1988
  10. Appeal Decided - AllowedN6/2008/1849/FP

    ERECTION OF DOUBLE GARAGE.

    2 Willow Walk Welwyn AL6 9SQ

    Received 25 Sept 2008
  11. Decided - GrantedN6/2008/2216/CA

    DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SUPERMARKET (40-44 CHURCH ROAD), 24-38 CHURCH ROAD AND 10-16 WIGMORES SOUTH

    SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKET (40-44 CHURCH ROAD), 24-38 CHURCH ROAD, 10-16 WIGMORES SOUTH, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL8 6PS

    Received 24 Nov 2008
  12. Decided - Granted6/2021/1633/HOUSE

    Roof extension, insertion of rear dormer window plus three side rooflights to create a loft conversion.

    8 Bluebridge Road Brookmans Park AL9 7SB

    Received 21 May 2021
  13. Decided - Granted6/2017/2216/HOUSE

    Erection of two storey rear extension and installation of dormer window

    1 Reynards Road, Welwyn, AL6 9TR

    Received 29 Sept 2017
  14. Decided - GrantedS6/2006/0121/FP

    ERECTION OF REAR CONSERVATORY

    13 Lodge Drive Hatfield AL9 5HL

    Received 31 Jan 2006
  15. Decided - Split6/2022/2887/COND

    Submission of details pursuant to condition numbers 3 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation), 10 (Construction Management Plan), 25 (Construction Management Plan), 31 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation), 38 (Construction Management Plan), and 53 (Construction Management Plan) on planning permission 6/2019/2714/OUTLINE

    YMCA 90 Peartree Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 3UL

    Received 21 Dec 2022
  16. Decided - Granted6/2020/1890/VAR

    Variation of condition number 11 (off-site highway improvement works) of planning application 6/2017/0848/MAJ (Planning Inspectorate reference APP/C1950/W/17/3190821) for erection of 72 new dwellings, retail and commercial units, with associated landscaping, parking and infrastructure, to allow for rewording of the condition 11.

    Entech House, London Road, Woolmer Green, SG3 6JE

    Received 30 Jul 2020
  17. Decided - Granted6/2015/2087/EM

    Removal of Pussy Willow tree

    57 Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3TG

    Received 6 Oct 2015
  18. Decided - Granted6/2022/2019/HOUSE

    Erection of single storey rear and side extensions

    21A Canonsfield Welwyn AL6 0QB

    Received 31 Aug 2022
  19. Decided - Granted6/2017/2200/EM

    Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of attached garage

    189 Boundary Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 4EJ

    Received 28 Sept 2017
  20. Decided - Granted6/2016/2264/EM

    Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension

    5 Reddings Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LA

    Received 19 Sept 2016
  21. Decided - Granted6/2016/2401/EM

    Erection of a two storey rear extension, replacement of roof to side, increase in height of single storey part of the dwelling to the side, insertion of roof lantern to single storey roof to side and removal of existing conservatory.

    6 High Oaks Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BH

    Received 14 Nov 2016
  22. Decided - GrantedN6/2013/1521/FP

    Erection of front porch

    40 Hawbush Rise Welwyn AL6 9PP

    Received 15 Jul 2013
  23. Decided - GrantedS6/2014/1636/LUP

    Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of part single storey, part two storey rear extension with internal alterations and roof extension

    21 Great North Road Brookmans Park Hatfield AL9 6LB

    Received 18 Jul 2014
  24. Appeal Decided - DismissedS6/2008/0914/FP

    RETENTION OF MACHINE & STABLE BUILDING WITH THE ADDITION OF FURTHER TREE SCREENING AND RE-CLADDING WITH TMBER BOARDING (SOLUTION A)

    FOREST HILLS, NEWGATE STREET VILLAGE, HERTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG13 8RA

    Received 11 Jun 2008

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