The Limes 51 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
No Objection
6/2026/0589/TC
Description
Oak T1 – Reduce the Oak tree by approximately 30% (3–4 metres), focusing primarily on the right-hand side to clear the overhang above the garage, and balance the crown. This work forms part of routine maintenance to manage the tree’s size in relation to its surroundings
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
Sycamore tree - to fell the dead roadside tree that is infected with Sooty Bark disease…
2023
Approved
Sycamore tree - to fell the dead roadside tree that is infected with Sooty Bark disease…
2016
Approved
Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Materials) on planning permission 6/2016/079…
2016
Approved
Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Materials) on planning permission 6/2016/079…
2016
Approved
Erection of greenhouse following demolition of existing greenhouse
2016
Approved
Erection of greenhouse following demolition of existing greenhouse
2016
Approved
Erection of greenhouse following demolition of existing greenhouse
2016
Approved
Erection of greenhouse following demolition of existing greenhouse
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
The Vines 51A High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Erection of single storey infill extension to existing annexe
2025
Approved
The Vines 51A High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Erection of single storey infill extension to existing annexe
2025
Approved
The Vines 51A High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Erection of single storey infill extension to existing annexe
2025
Approved
The Vines 51A High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Erection of single storey infill extension to existing annexe
2024
Approved
Rooks Rest 30 High Road Essendon AL9 6HW
Erection of a single storey rear extension
2022
Approved
The Vines 51A High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Certificate of lawfulness for the installation of 7.9 kWp solar PV system on the roof of…
2022
Approved
The Vines 51A High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Certificate of lawfulness for the installation of 7.9 kWp solar PV system on the roof of…
2022
Refused
53 High Road Essendon Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 6HS
Extension of dropped kerb
2022
Refused
53 High Road Essendon Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 6HS
Extension of dropped kerb
2022
Approved
14 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HW
Installation of rear dormer to facilitate the conversion of the loft to habitable space
2022
Approved
14 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HW
Installation of rear dormer to facilitate the conversion of the loft to habitable space
2021
Refused
53 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Extension of existing dropped curb
2021
Refused
53 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Extension of existing dropped curb
2021
Approved
Rose And Crown 22 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HW
Tidy up a scruffy and neglected row of trees T1 - Syc. Repollard to old cuts approx. 2mtr…
2021
Approved
Rose And Crown 22 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HW
Tidy up a scruffy and neglected row of trees T1 - Syc. Repollard to old cuts approx. 2mtr…
2020
Approved
59 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Fell1x dead and dangerous Ash Tree
2020
Approved
59 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Fell1x dead and dangerous Ash Tree
2020
Approved
Peartree House 38 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HW
Erection of single storey side infill extension and front porch
2020
Approved
Peartree House 38 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HW
Erection of single storey side infill extension and front porch
2018
Approved
53 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HS
Certificate of lawfulness for the formation of a hardstanding which utilises the existing…
2016
Approved
Rose And Crown, 22 High Road, Essendon, Hatfield, AL9 6HW
Erection of single storey rear extension and provision of 11 additional car parking spaces
2016
Approved
Rose And Crown, 22 High Road, Essendon, Hatfield, AL9 6HW
Erection of single storey rear extension and provision of 11 additional car parking spaces
Welwyn Hatfield
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#262 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Welwyn Hatfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #221 out of 292. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Welwyn Hatfield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #159 of 292
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #221 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #229 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
23 decided
630
Total decisions
78 refused in 2025