Digswell, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Digswell, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,632
District: Welwyn
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: East Hertfordshire 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Digswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Digswell.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Digswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Digswell.
- - 51 New Road Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AQ
T1 - Scots pine crown reduction up to 30% T2- Scots pine dismantle 6ft stump T3- Larch dismantle 6ft stump T4- Sycamore dismantle to 5ft stump TPO260 W1
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 2 The Dell Digswell Welwyn AL6 0BQ
Western red cedar to remove dead top, balance lower crown by shortening branches on southern aspect by a maximum of 2.0 metres. (T4 of G2 TPO 775 2018)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 59 New Road Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AL
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 19 (External Lighting) on planning permission 6/2023/0907/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 58 Harmer Green Lane Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AW
Submission of details pursuant to condition 16 (Plant Noise Assessment) on planning submission 6/2023/1898/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 42 New Road Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AH
T5 Lime to fell due to structural decay at historic pruning point on main stem T6 Horse Chestnut to reduce limbs overhanging adjacent carpark by 1-2m T7 Horse Chestnut to reduce limbs overhanging adja
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 59 New Road Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 6 (Energy statement) on planning permission 6/2024/2004/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 3 Pennyfathers Lane Welwyn AL6 0EN
Installation of two windows to replace existing windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 53 New Road Digswell AL6 0AQ
TPO260 W1 T1 - Larch Tree - Fell to ground level as these have died and a risk of falling in the road. T2 - Larch Tree - Fell to ground level as these have died and a risk of falling in the road. T3 -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 58 Harmer Green Lane Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AW
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 3 (Construction Environment Management Plan) on planning permission 6/2023/1898/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Flat 1 The Red House 54 New Road Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AH
Erection of single garage to an existing outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Digswell in Hertfordshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Digswell a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Digswell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tewinbury SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Digswell
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Digswell. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Digswell.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Digswell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Digswell were tree works (13), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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