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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
40,308Searchable applications
287Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 33,826 approved or refused records
4,820Refused applications

29,006 approved · 4,820 refused · 2,220 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Apr 1948 to 3 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 10 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 - Granted6/2025/1966/EMT

    Reduce 2 x Maple - crown thin 25% and crown lift lower limbs by 5.2m, removing 25% or live branches. Reduce 1 x Lawson cypress crown height by 7m.

    Hanover House Hyde Valley Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DA

    Received 12 Sept 2025
  2. Decided - GrantedW6/2014/0445/TE

    Reduce Poplar tree and Three Conifer trees by 50%

    44 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3UD

    Received 21 Feb 2014
  3. Decided - Granted6/2022/2922/PN8

    Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension and single storey side extensions

    Holwell Hyde Cottage Holwell Hyde Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 4AA

    Received 29 Dec 2022
  4. Decided - Granted6/2019/2300/EM

    Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory

    25 Autumn Grove Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DB

    Received 28 Aug 2019
  5. Decided - Granted6/2023/2552/OUTLINE

    Outline planning application for the erection of up to 150 residential dwellings with the provision of affordable housing, public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point. All matters reserved except for means of access

    Land off London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JZ

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  6. Decided - Granted6/2017/0226/HOUSE

    Erection of wall and gates to front garden

    311 St Albans Road West Hatfield AL10 9RJ

    Received 7 Feb 2017
  7. Decided - Granted6/2025/1312/ADV

    Installation of 2 x non-illuminated and non-reflective UV printed and laminated signs positioned in a V-shape

    Land to North East of Welwyn Garden City Panshanger AL7 2QJ

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  8. Decided6/2022/1497/TC

    T1 1 x Oak - reduce by 1.5m in height and width, remove major deadwood and epicormic growth from trunk, leaving Rose in situ to improve light in to garden area without compromising shape and amenity value of the tree T2 1 x Cherry - fell to ground level to create a lot more light in to garden late afternoon (crown is suppressed by other trees) T3 - 1 x Oak - reduce by 1.5m in height and width, remove major deadwood and remove epicormic growth from trunk, to improve light in to garden area without compromising shape and amenity value of the tree, whilst also maintaining size T4 1 x Silver birch - reduce by 2m height and 1.5m width- maintain crown size, improve light T5 1 x Cherry - to fell as the tree is in poor form and condition The overall aim of the proposed tree works is to maintain the size and spread of the trees within the property. it has been a while since any pruning works have been carried out at the property and the client feels that the garden is starting to become "closed in". Being northerly facing, it would also help with providing more light into the property as well as neighbouring properties. The applicant is happy to plant new trees to satisfy planning consent

    14 Sherrardspark Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 7JP

    Received 27 Jun 2022
  9. Decided - Granted6/2020/0488/ADV

    Installation of 2 x internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign

    HSBC Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BH

    Received 20 Feb 2020
  10. Decided - Granted6/2019/2715/EM

    Fell 1 x Lawson Cypress

    19 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LJ

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  11. Decided - Granted6/2023/2389/FULL

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    18 and 20 Warren Close Hatfield AL10 0AL

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  12. Decided - GrantedS6/2004/1712/FP

    ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR REAR BALCONY

    33 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BB

    Received 18 Nov 2004
  13. Decided - GrantedN6/2008/1385/DS

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIION 3 (MATERIALS) OF PLANNING PERMISSION N6/2008/0238/FP

    Easymix Concrete, 31 Burrowfield

    Received 12 Aug 2008
  14. Decided - GrantedN6/2009/0069/TP

    REDUCTION BY 33% TO OAK TREE COVERED BY TPO 24 AREA 3

    4 Mardley Heights Welwyn AL6 0TX

    Received 12 Jan 2009
  15. Decided - Granted6/2020/2258/EM

    Installation of small security cameras to cover front door, side door and rear garden.

    38 Mount Way Welwyn Garden City AL7 4LB

    Received 3 Sept 2020
  16. Decided - WithdrawnW6/2014/0783/EM

    Erection of part single storey and part two storey rear extension

    6 Drycroft, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4DH

    Received 11 Apr 2014
  17. Decided - GrantedS6/2004/1402/FP

    TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION

    10 Upland Drive Brookmans Park Hatfield AL9 6PS

    Received 17 Sept 2004
  18. Decided - GrantedS6/2006/0016/FP

    ERECTION OF GARAGE

    3 Robin Way Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QB

    Received 6 Jan 2006
  19. Decided - Granted6/2020/0577/HOUSE

    Erection of storm porch and alterations to front bay windows

    2 Waterworks Cottages Northaw Road East Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4RB

    Received 28 Feb 2020
  20. Decided - Granted6/2025/1307/FULL

    Retrospective change of use from amenity land to driveway

    29 Briars Wood Hatfield AL10 8DA

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  21. Decided - Granted6/2021/1862/EMT

    1 x Silver Birch - fell

    12 Willow Grove Welwyn Garden City AL8 7NA

    Received 16 Jun 2021
  22. Decided - GrantedS6/2015/1165/CD

    Installation of Pluvio equipment

    Mill Green Sewage Treatment, Hertford Road, Hatfield, AL9 5PE

    Received 2 Jun 2015
  23. Decided - GrantedW6/2015/1000/EM

    Erection of log cabin

    37 Flexley Wood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1NT

    Received 13 May 2015
  24. Decided - Granted6/2025/0681/HOUSE

    Erection of a single storey rear extension

    126 Holwell Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3RW

    Received 9 Apr 2025

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