96 Birchwood Avenue Hatfield AL10 0PS
Pending
6/2026/0558/HOUSE
Description
Erection of a part single-storey, part two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension, including associated internal reconfiguration, removal of chimney, and alterations to fenestration following demolition of outbuilding
2.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#241 of 277
Welwyn Hatfield ranks #184 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. 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%).
Welwyn Hatfield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #152 of 277
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #217 of 277
63%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #184 of 277
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #216 of 277
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