Search Birchwood planning applications

14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Birchwood · updated daily · Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 14 · received or decided in the last 90 days

6 West View Hatfield AL10 0PJAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness for a single storey rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormerLAWFUL DEVELOPMENT - PROPOSEDReceived 23 Oct 20266/2026/1920/LAWP
23 Ground Lane Hatfield AL10 0HQAwaiting decisionErection of single storey rear extensionHOUSEHOLDER APPLICATIONReceived 22 Oct 20266/2026/1912/HOUSE
Colonial House 87 Great North Road AL9 5DAAwaiting decisionReplacement bin storeFULL PERMISSIONReceived 7 Oct 20266/2026/1784/FULL
2 Heathcote Avenue Hatfield AL10 0RHAwaiting decisionReduce 1 x Beech (T1) by 30%WORKS TO TREES WITH TREE PRESERVATION ORDERReceived 28 Sep 20266/2026/1602/TPO
5 Old French Horn Lane Hatfield AL10 8AHApprovedReplace existing boundary fence with 1m brick wall and 1.5m piers and hedgeHOUSEHOLDER APPLICATIONReceived 18 Sep 2026Decided 12 Nov 20266/2026/1635/HOUSE

Planning in Birchwood

Approved: 83%; 68 of 78 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birchwood in the last 24 months, from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Birchwood

Postcode districts

AL10 99 applications in the last 12 monthsAL9 129 applications in the last 12 monthsAL8 402 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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About Birchwood

Birchwood is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birchwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Birchwood. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (17), outline applications (12).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birchwood?

In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Birchwood. The approval rate is 83%.

How long do planning decisions take near Birchwood?

The average planning decision time near Birchwood is 70 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Birchwood?

The planning approval rate near Birchwood is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Birchwood?

The most common type of planning application near Birchwood is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Birchwood?

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