City Park Swiftfields Welwyn Garden City AL7 1LT

Pending 6/2026/0391/FULL
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
AL7 1LT

Description

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 including relocation of main entrance, installation of an additional shutter door, installation of plant and PV panels, recladding, reconfiguration of service yard and landscaping

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