Old Hatfield, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Hatfield, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
About Old Hatfield
Old Hatfield, also known as Bishops Hatfield, is a historic village located within the Welwyn Hatfield district of Hertfordshire, England. Nestled in the town of Hatfield, it offers a rich architectural heritage and a unique character that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
District: Hatfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £591,305 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
- LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Hatfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Hatfield.
- 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 Old Hatfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Old Hatfield.
- - Salisbury Square Hatfield AL9 5AD
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 22 (drainage scheme) on planning permission 6/2021/3422/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 17A The Broadway Hatfield AL9 5HZ
Installation of air conditioning condenser floor mounted to the rear of the building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Salisbury Square Hatfield AL7 5AD
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 18 (Existing Access), Condition 20 (Parking Spaces) and Condition 23 (External Lighting) on planning permission 6/2021/3422/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Salisbury Square Hatfield AL7 5AD
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 25 (Verification report) and 28 (Contamination) on planning permission 6/2021/3422/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 8-12 First Floor Salisbury Square Hatfield AL9 5AD
T1659 Norway maple to felled. Provision of replacement planting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Park Meadow Estate Hatfield AL9 5HE
T40- Cut back the long (7-8m) branch by up to 2m over the adjacent garden to the nearest appropriate growth point. To reduce the end loading and strain on the branch attachment point T43- If funds per
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 6 Endymion Court Hatfield AL10 8AU
T1 sycamore to fell (in advance decline). TPO 1074 (2024) G5
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 82 Reception and Centre Management Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5BL
T1645 Tree of Heaven - Fell to ground level due to its invasive nature and aggressive root suckers causing structural risk to the Grade II listed building and surrounding surfaces. T1644 Tree of Heave
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Roman Catholic Church Salisbury Square Hatfield AL9 5JD
Holm oak to crown reduce back to most recent previous points (approximately 3m).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Salisbury Square Hatfield AL9 5AD
T1653 - Honey Locust to fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 22 Endymion Road Hatfield AL10 8AS
Certificate of lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear box dormer, insertion of skylights to front roof slope and demolition of secondary chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Car Park Batterdale Hatfield AL9 5AF
T1 and T2 Lawsons cypress to be felled. Replaced with a more appropriate species.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 83 Park Meadow Hatfield AL9 5HB
Erection of single storey side extension and installation of air source heat pump unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 25 Park Street Hatfield AL9 5AT
Removal of condition 1 (drawings of windows and front door) and variation of conditions 2 (details of external materials) and 5 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2023/1963/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 4 Park Close Hatfield AL9 5AY
T01 - Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' Crown reduction by 1m all around the outer parts to reduce the weight of the branches, maintain a balance shape cutting through small branches only
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Andre House 19-25 Salisbury Square Hatfield AL9 5BT
Prior approval for the change of use from offices (Use Class E) to dwellinghouses (Class C3) to create 8 flats
Status: Permitted | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - The Great Northern 54 Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5AE
Retrospective application for retention of covered gazebo including alterations, alterations to existing roof canopy and removal of smoking shelter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Car Park Salisbury Square Hatfield AL9 5AD
Submission of details pursuant of Condition 11 (Refuse & Recycling) 14 (EV Charging Facilities) 16 (Fire Hydrants) and 17 (Accessible and Adaptable Homes) on planning permission 6/2021/3422/MAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 24 Church Street Hatfield AL9 5AW
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 1 (Stone and brick materials) on consent ref: 6/2021/1062/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 24 Church Street Hatfield AL9 5AW
Submission of details pursuant of condition 3 (step samples) on consent ref: 6/2023/1596/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Old Hatfield in Hertfordshire
Old Hatfield, also known as Bishops Hatfield, is a historic village located within the Welwyn Hatfield district of Hertfordshire, England. Nestled in the town of Hatfield, it offers a rich architectural heritage and a unique character that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area. It sits within the Hatfield district.
Property prices in Old Hatfield show an average sale price of £591,305, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Hatfield a particularly low-crime area.
Old Hatfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Old Hatfield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Old Hatfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Hatfield 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.
Planning Activity in Old Hatfield
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Old Hatfield. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Old Hatfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Old Hatfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Hatfield were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.