Search Digswell planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Digswell · updated daily · Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 1A Harmer Dell Welwyn AL6 0BEApprovedFelling of a European Larch [775 (2018) T5 - individual tree] with GanodermaWORKS TO TREES WITH TREE PRESERVATION ORDERReceived 27 Oct 2026Decided 3 Nov 20266/2026/1941/TPO
- 38 New Road Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AHApprovedSubmission of details pursuant to Condition 1 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) on planning permission 6/2023/2483/FULLAPPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONReceived 4 Sep 2026Decided 3 Nov 20266/2026/1545/COND
- 1 Old Forge Close Welwyn AL6 0SRApprovedProposed removal of redundant boiler chimney at rear of propertyESTATE MANAGEMENTReceived 27 Apr 2026Decided 23 Jun 20266/2026/0744/EM
- 3 Old Forge Close Welwyn AL6 0SRApproved1 x Apple to reduce growth back to previous pruning points, approximately 1.2m in both height and width. To maintain size and current pruning maintenance cycle 2 x Norway maple to reduce growth back to previous pruning points, approximately 2m in both height and width. To maintain size and current pruning maintenance cycleESTATE MANAGEMENT TREESReceived 1 Apr 2026Decided 27 May 20266/2026/0581/EMT
- Quartermans Cottage Digswell Lane Welwyn AL6 0SPApproved50ft Ash tree to reduce the crown by 30%ESTATE MANAGEMENT TREESReceived 24 Mar 2026Decided 26 May 20266/2026/0539/EMT
Planning in Digswell
- Approved
- 81%
- 34 of 40 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Digswell in the last 24 months, from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Digswell
Postcode districts
AL6 227 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
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About Digswell
Digswell is a village located within the civil parish of Welwyn in Hertfordshire's Welwyn Hatfield district, with historical significance dating back to its mention in the 1086 Domesday Book. As of the 2011 Census, Digswell had a population of 1,632 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,632. It sits within the Welwyn district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Digswell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Digswell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Digswell has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Digswell 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Digswell. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were tree works (16), full planning applications (6), outline applications (5).