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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
283Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 33,821 approved or refused records
4,819Refused applications

29,002 approved · 4,819 refused · 2,219 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Apr 1948 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 8 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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 - Granted6/2019/3218/ADV

    Installation of 1 x fascia internally illuminated hanging sign, 2 x externally illuminated static hanging signs and 1 x internally illuminated static mounted menu board

    17-19 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AL

    Received 23 Dec 2019
  2. Decided - Granted6/2019/1383/HOUSE

    Erection of a single storey front infill extension

    30 Cranfield Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4EA

    Received 10 Jun 2019
  3. Decided - Granted6/2020/3257/MAJ

    Demolition of all existing buildings and erection of new building providing temporary accommodation (change of use from C2 to Sui Generis) comprising 25 no. self contained dwelling units and 18 no. studio rooms with communal kitchens, associated staff office/store, 24 no. secure undercroft car parking spaces, cycle parking, landscaping and associated works.

    1 Burfield Close Hatfield AL10 0BX

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  4. Decided6/2021/2626/TC

    Pollard 2 x Poplar (T1) back to previous pollard points

    11 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

    Received 9 Sept 2021
  5. DecidedN6/2014/1475/TC

    Crown Reduce ash tree by 30%

    10 Homerfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6QZ

    Received 30 Jun 2014
  6. Decided - Refused6/2021/1337/HOUSE

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of garage

    41 Longcroft Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6EB

    Received 26 Apr 2021
  7. Decided - Granted6/2024/1653/EMT

    4 x Oaks to reduce by approximately 1.5m in height and width (back to existing pruning points).

    Four Oaks 13 Willow Grove Welwyn Garden City AL8 7NA

    Received 29 Aug 2024
  8. Decided - Granted6/2026/1474/FULL

    Proposed replacement dwelling

    108 Tolmers Road Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JR

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  9. Decided - Granted6/2018/0234/FULL

    Change of use of land for siting of mobile van for catering purposes

    Shaws Corner Bibbs Hall Lane Welwyn AL6 9BX

    Received 24 Jan 2018
  10. Decided - Granted6/2018/2658/EM

    Reduce 2 x Beech trees by 1m

    3 Monks Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7NF

    Received 16 Oct 2018
  11. Decided - Granted6/2023/1383/HOUSE

    Erection of a single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory, part conversion and raising of garage roof with single storey extension to rear of garage

    2 The Lawns Welwyn Garden City AL8 7HU

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  12. Decided - Refused6/2018/2089/COND

    Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (SUDS Drainage), 4 (Surface Water Maintenance Plan) and 23 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) on planning permission 6/2017/2104/MAJ

    51 Bridge Road East Welwyn Garden City AL7 1JR

    Received 10 Aug 2018
  13. Decided - Granted6/2015/1662/ADV

    Installation of 4no replacement signs

    174 Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JN

    Received 5 Aug 2015
  14. Decided - Granted6/2022/2608/HOUSE

    Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory

    8 The Reeds Welwyn Garden City AL7 3BN

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  15. Decided - Refused6/2018/3095/HOUSE

    Erection of a garden room, single storey front extension and loft conversion with rear facing dormer

    11 Heathcote Avenue Hatfield AL10 0RQ

    Received 3 Dec 2018
  16. Decided - Granted6/2020/2725/EMH

    Erection of first floor side extension

    46 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PJ

    Received 19 Oct 2020
  17. Decided - Refused6/2021/0292/HOUSE

    Erection of rear dormer with Juliet balconies, front dormer and 3 rooflights to front elevation.

    97 Warren Way Digswell Welwyn AL6 0DL

    Received 1 Feb 2021
  18. Decided6/2021/2889/TC

    2 x Lawson Cypress to fell to ground level 1 x Magnolia to reduce by 2m height & width

    8 Youngs Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 6RU

    Received 8 Oct 2021
  19. Decided - Refused6/2023/1658/FULL

    Erection of two dwellings with alterations to access

    6 Stanborough Cottages Great North Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TE

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  20. Decided - Granted6/2024/2307/EMT

    T4129 - Norway Maple - Remove deadwood and crown lift to approx 2.5m T4126 - Birch - crown lift to approx 2.5m. T4125 - Goat Willow - Re-Pollard removing up to 3m T8 - Ash - Neighbouring tree on car park boundary encroaching onto parking bays - Crown lift to approx 2.5m T7 - Cherry - Rear garden - Crown lift to approx 2.5m Reason - Works are for routine maintenance

    36-50 Cypress Avenue Welwyn Garden City AL7 1HN

    Received 2 Dec 2024
  21. Decided - Granted6/2021/0751/EMH

    Erection of first floor side extension, ground floor side extension, first floor rear extension to facilitate loft conversion, fenestration alterations and replacement chimney

    46 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PJ

    Received 8 Mar 2021
  22. Decided - Withdrawn6/2019/2424/COND

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) on planning permission APP/C1950/W/17/3190821 (6/2017/0848/MAJ)- Revised documents to outline temporary Sales proposal - dropped kerbs to highway and original Construction Method Statement revised with additions shown highlighted.

    Entech House London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JE

    Received 1 Oct 2019
  23. Decided - Granted6/2018/2111/EM

    1x Beech tree reduce crown by 20% and 1x Indian Bean tree crown lift to 4m to maintain size and shape

    39 Turmore Dale Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HT

    Received 10 Aug 2018
  24. Decided - GrantedN6/2007/1758/FP

    ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION

    4 Oak Road Woolmer Green Knebworth SG3 6LS

    Received 20 Nov 2007

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