Welham Green, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welham Green, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Welham Green are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Welham Green
Welham Green, a village in the parish of North Mymms, Hertfordshire, has evolved over the past century into a small community, particularly after the opening of its railway station in 1986. Located just west of the A1(M) and near the former Great North Road, the village is experiencing recent housing developments that could merge it with the nearby town of Hatfield. However, local residents, including members of the North Mymms Green Belt Society, are advocating to preserve the village's character amidst this growth.
Population: 3,639
District: North Mymms
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Area Information
- Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
- LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 015A
Crime Statistics
27 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 12
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- vehicle-crime: 3
- other-theft: 2
- drugs: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welham Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welham Green.
- 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 Welham Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Welham Green.
- - The Willows Marshmoor Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7HT
Extension of existing residential dwelling, along with the demolition and re-construction of existing carport and store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 26 Station Road Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7PG
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 13 (Refuse Strategy) on planning permission 6/2024/2418/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Land south of Welham Manor and west of Station Road, including 26 Station Road Welham Green AL9 7EL
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Contamination through Surface Water Drainage), condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage Network) on planning permission 6/2024/2418/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 26 Station Road Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7PG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 7 (CEMP) and 8 (Badger Survey) on planning permission 6/2024/2418/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 26 Station Road Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7PG
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 4 (Site Waste Management Plan) on planning permission 6/2024/2418/MAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 26 Station Road Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7PG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 6 (Construction Management Plan) on planning permission 6/2024/2418/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 7 Barfolds Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NG
Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 26 Station Road Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7PG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 2 (Archaeological Works) on planning permission 6/2024/2418/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - The Willows Marshmoor Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7HT
Extension of existing residential dwelling, along with the demolition and re-construction of existing carport and store
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 93 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 60 Pooleys Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7LF
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and hip to gable and installation of rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 4 Bulls Lane Hatfield AL9 7PD
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey front extension following the demolition of the existing garage, single storey side extension and single storey side and rear lean-to addition
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land & Buildings on the West side of Travellers Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7HF
Variation of Condition 3 (External Materials), 4 (Cycle Storage) & 8 (Plans) on planning permission 6/2025/0757/FULL & Condition 2 (External Materials) on planning permission 6/2025/2071/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 79 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU
Change of use from C3 (Dwelling) to C2 (Children's Home)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 51 Huggins Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7LJ
Retention of front boundary garden wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 71 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU
Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 32 Huggins Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7LE
Variation of condition number 3 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2025/1527/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 43 Station Road Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7PF
Erection of two storey rear extension (resubmission of 6/2022/2452/HOUSE)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 157-159 Dixons Hill Road Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7JE
Variation of Condition 2 (drawing numbers) on planning permission 6/2025/1716/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 76 Vincenzo Close Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Welham Green in Hertfordshire
Welham Green, a village in the parish of North Mymms, Hertfordshire, has evolved over the past century into a small community, particularly after the opening of its railway station in 1986. Located just west of the A1(M) and near the former Great North Road, the village is experiencing recent housing developments that could merge it with the nearby town of Hatfield. However, local residents, including members of the North Mymms Green Belt Society, are advocating to preserve the village's character amidst this growth. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,639. It sits within the North Mymms district.
The Welham Green area recorded 27 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Welham Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Water End Swallow Holes SSSI; 5 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 Welham Green
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Welham Green. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Welham Green.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Welham Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Welham Green were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.