37 Digswell Park Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7NW

Pending 6/2026/0594/TC
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
AL8 7NW

Description

G1 - conifer hedge row - reduce by approx 2-3ft T1 - leylandii conifer Fell to ground level T2 - Leylandii conifer - reduce by 1-2 ft - trim and shape T3 - conifer fell to ground level T4 - cherry fell to ground level Client wants to plant smaller ornamental trees Also wants to make the most of there lovely garden view

2.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#245 of 282

Welwyn Hatfield ranks #187 out of 282 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%) #155 of 282
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #222 of 282
63%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #187 of 282
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #220 of 282
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