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Planning in Oaklands

Approved
83%
140 of 161 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Welwyn Hatfield Borough CouncilCouncil page

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About Oaklands

Oaklands is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Welwyn in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the Haldens Ward of the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield, it had an estimated population of 8,077 in 2020. This growing community may be of interest to those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,077. It sits within the East of England district.

Property prices in Oaklands show an average sale price of £722,974, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Oaklands has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oaklands 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Oaklands, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 183 planning applications were submitted near Oaklands. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were tree works (70), full planning applications (58), outline applications (22).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oaklands?
In the last 24 months, 183 planning applications were submitted near Oaklands. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oaklands?
The average planning decision time near Oaklands 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 Oaklands?
The planning approval rate near Oaklands is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oaklands?
The most common type of planning application near Oaklands is tree works applications, with 70 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oaklands?
You can search and track planning applications near Oaklands on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.