121 Rowans Welwyn Garde City AL7 1PE
Pending
6/2026/0553/EM
Description
Installation of hardstanding due to OT Request, Removal of approx 2.75M of hedgerow to accommodate access, remaining hedgerow trimmed to 0.7M to allow safe access and meet HCC approval
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