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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29,002 approved · 4,819 refused · 2,219 withdrawn.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: 9 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 - GrantedS6/2012/2676/DS

    Discharge of condition 11 (Surface Water Drainage) from planning permission S6/2012/1181/MA

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

    Received 21 Dec 2012
  2. Decided - GrantedS6/2007/1335/FP

    ERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION

    14HIGH RIDGE, CUFFLEY, POTTERS BAR, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN6 4JH

    Received 5 Sept 2007
  3. Decided - Granted6/2022/0581/EMT

    T1 x 6 - Lombardy Poplars at end of garden Reduce by 20ft as granted in previous applications

    135 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JB

    Received 11 Mar 2022
  4. Decided6/2018/2058/TPO

    Reduce 1 x Conifer tree (T1) in height to 4m. approximately, a 50% reduction and fell 1 x Monterey Cypress tree (T2)- covered by conservation area

    3 The Pastures Welwyn Garden City AL7 4PX

    Received 7 Aug 2018
  5. Decided - Granted6/2018/0680/FULL

    Change of use of a residential existing indoor swimming pool to mixed use comprising Use Class C3 (ancillary residential) and Use Class D2 (assembly and leisure)

    74 Harmer Green Lane Digswell Welwyn AL6 0EJ

    Received 12 Mar 2018
  6. Decided - Withdrawn6/2017/1006/LB

    Erection of single storey timber framed summer house following demolition of existing summer house and replacement of hard landscaping to include new steps. Installation of planted relaxation seating area and stone paving as well as erection of timber pergola over pathway.

    Essendon House Church Street Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AR

    Received 10 May 2017
  7. Decided - Granted6/2021/0217/HOUSE

    Erection of single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory

    6 Chedburgh Welwyn Garden City AL7 2PU

    Received 25 Jan 2021
  8. Appeal Decided - AllowedS6/2007/1776/FP

    RETENTION OF GATE & RAILINGS

    34 Ground Lane Hatfield AL10 0HH

    Received 22 Nov 2007
  9. Decided - Granted6/2023/0056/EMT

    2 x Irish Yew to reduce to approximately 3m above ground level

    Digswell Lodge Digswell Rise Welwyn AL8 7NU

    Received 10 Jan 2023
  10. Decided - GrantedW6/2004/0674/EM

    ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY

    11 Little Lake, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RT

    Received 13 May 2004
  11. Decided - Granted6/2016/0933/COND

    Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (gate details) on planning permission 6/2016/0239/HOUSE

    15 Tolmers Road, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4JF

    Received 11 May 2016
  12. Decided - GrantedS6/2008/0852/FP

    ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION

    6 STARLING LANE, CUFFLEY, POTTERS BAR, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN6 4JX

    Received 30 May 2008
  13. Decided - GrantedS6/2015/0906/LUP

    Erection of single storey garden studio/storage space

    47 Station Road Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7PF

    Received 28 Apr 2015
  14. Decided6/2025/1595/TC

    T1 and T2 Magnolia, 0.75m crown reduction and shape. T3 Cherry, Fell to ground level due to ill health, a replacement to be planted. T4 Holly, 2m crown reduction lift crown 3 metres.

    40 Sherrardspark Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LB

    Received 24 Jul 2025
  15. Decided - Granted6/2025/1661/EM

    Removal of small unused leaking chimney that used to serve stove/boiler in kitchen

    30 Beehive Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 4BQ

    Received 1 Aug 2025
  16. Decided - GrantedS6/2015/0183/AD

    Installation of new vinyl graphics to replace old glazing, external and wall mounted signage, manifestation dots to trolley and cycle bays

    Asda Stores Ltd, Asda Superstore, 98 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JW

    Received 28 Jan 2015
  17. Decided - GrantedN6/2013/0308/CD

    Permanent retention of modular classroom

    Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, Kirklands, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 7RF

    Received 7 Feb 2013
  18. Decided - GrantedN6/2007/1049/FP

    ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY

    6 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LF

    Received 11 Jul 2007
  19. Decided - GrantedS6/2007/0339/FP

    ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND REAR EXTENSION. ROOF REMODELLED TO ACCOMMODATE ENLARGED LOFT ROOM AND FRONT PORCH ALTERATIONS.

    48 Brookmans Avenue Brookmans Park Hatfield AL9 7QJ

    Received 1 Mar 2007
  20. Decided - GrantedN6/2007/0408/FP

    REPLACEMENT OF SINGLE STOREY FLAT ROOF CONSERVATORY WITH A LARGER PITCHED ROOF CONSERVATORY.

    54 Brocket Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TU

    Received 12 Mar 2007
  21. Decided - Granted6/2026/1125/PN8

    Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extensions measuring 8m in depth, 4m in height and 3m to the eaves

    39 The Ridgeway Northaw EN6 4BD

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  22. Decided - Granted6/2016/0258/EM

    Erection of porch to side elevation with wc

    87 Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RA

    Received 12 Feb 2016
  23. Decided - Withdrawn6/2023/1357/HOUSE

    Erection of two storey side extension following demolition of conservatory

    75 Park Meadow Hatfield AL9 5HB

    Received 30 Jun 2023
  24. Decided - RefusedS6/2006/0078/FP

    CHANGE OF USE OF CAR PARKING SPACES TO HAND CARE VALETING PURPOSES / OPERATION, INCLUDING SITING OF TEMPORARY OFFICE AND CANOPY

    ASDA STORES LTD, TOWN CENTRE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL100JW

    Received 19 Jan 2006

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