Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Welwyn Garden City are administered by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. View the full Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City, located 20 miles north of London in Hertfordshire, is a distinctive town that combines the principles of a garden city with those of a new town. As the second garden city established in England, it reflects the planning ideals of its era, showcasing a blend of physical, social, and cultural development. With a population of 51,505 as of 2021, it offers a rich context for examining planning applications and community development initiatives in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,895 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Welwyn Hatfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
- LSOA: Welwyn Hatfield 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welwyn Garden City.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welwyn Garden City.
- 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 Welwyn Garden City based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Welwyn Garden City.
- - 6 South Mundells Welwyn Garden City AL7 1EP
Prior approval for demolition to remove the existing small industrial building and allow the site to be levelled and resurfaced in tarmac, creating a storage area to support the adjoining industrial u
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Unit J City Park Welwyn Garden City AL7 1LT
Change of use of existing industrial unit (Use Class B2) to Use Classes E(g)(iii) (Industrial Processes), B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) together with refurbishment works in
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 43 The Vineyard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PY
Single-storey timber garden outbuilding measuring approximately 4.5m in length, 3.6m in depth, 2.5m in height, and a small bike shed approximately 2.7m in length, 1.5m in width, and 2.1m in height
Status: Undecided | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 54 Digswell Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PW
T1 (Oak), T2 (Ash), T3 (Sycamore) to be cut back as far possible as one is growing into my roof / aerial
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 35 The Vineyard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PY
Installation of a Little Free Library within the front boundary hedge and in front of existing green cycle storage
Status: Permitted | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 112 The Vineyard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PU
Addition of porch
Status: Permitted | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 17 Tewin Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1BD
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 12 & 29 (Verification Report) on planning permission 6/2021/2857/MAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 4 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
Reduce 1 x Laurel Bush by 50% Reduce 1 x Plum Tree by one third Fell 1 x Plum Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 4 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
Reduce 1 x Laurel Bush by 50% (Tree A) Reduce 1 x Plum Tree by one third (Tree B) Fell 1 x Plum Tree (Tree C)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 17 Tewin Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1BD
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 15 (Vehicular and pedestrian access) and 32 (Vehicular and pedestrian access) on planning permission 6/2021/2857/MAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Ratcliff Tail Lifts Ltd site Bessemer Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1ET
Confirmation that all conditions on planning permission 6/2020/0712/VAR dated 17 September 2020 have all been fully discharged
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 46 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PJ
Purple Plum in front of log cabin - crown reduction Cornus tree on northwestern boundary of rear garden - crown reduction Row of Conifers on northwestern boundary - cut back and crown lift to 4m Neigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 12 Digswell Lodge Digswell Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7NU
T1 Oak to fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 46 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PJ
Purple plum in front of log cabin - crown reduction. Cornus tree on northwestern boundary of rear garden - crown reduction. Dead acer tree - remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Arundel House Garnell Business Park Brownfields Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AY
Change of use from Commercial Property (Class E) to Place of Worship (Class F1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Unit B Bridgefields Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AS
TPO 784 (2018) T1, T2, T3: Repeat crown cut back as per planning consent 6/2015/1619/TPO. (6/2015/1619/TPO proposed tree works: T1 Crown lift the low secondary branches (including the epicormic growth
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 47 Gresley Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7QA
Replacement windows and door
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 35 The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7PY
Installation of Bicycle Storage
Status: Permitted | Council: Welwyn Hatfield | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire
Welwyn Garden City, located 20 miles north of London in Hertfordshire, is a distinctive town that combines the principles of a garden city with those of a new town. As the second garden city established in England, it reflects the planning ideals of its era, showcasing a blend of physical, social, and cultural development. With a population of 51,505 as of 2021, it offers a rich context for examining planning applications and community development initiatives in the area.
Property prices in Welwyn Garden City show an average sale price of £403,895, 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 Welwyn Garden City a particularly low-crime area.
Welwyn Garden City has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Welwyn Garden City, Peartree, Beehive. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Welwyn Garden City includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sherrardspark Wood SSSI; 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, Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City
In the last 24 months, 155 planning applications were submitted near Welwyn Garden City. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Welwyn Garden City.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Welwyn Garden City were tree works (62), full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (19). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 99 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
Nearby Towns
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