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22 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of South Hatfield · updated daily · Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 22 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in South Hatfield

Approved
83%
24 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Welwyn Hatfield Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around South Hatfield

Postcode districts

AL10 100 applications in the last 12 monthsAL9 125 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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About South Hatfield

South Hatfield is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the South Hatfield 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 (May 2026). This makes South Hatfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around South Hatfield has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near South Hatfield, 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, 36 planning applications were submitted near South Hatfield. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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 South Hatfield?
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near South Hatfield. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near South Hatfield?
The average planning decision time near South Hatfield is 86 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 South Hatfield?
The planning approval rate near South Hatfield is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near South Hatfield?
The most common type of planning application near South Hatfield is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near South Hatfield?
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