Hornbeams 2A Firway Welwyn AL6 0RD

Pending 6/2026/0434/TPO
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
AL6 0RD

Description

T1 - 45ft Sweet Chestnut tree – to reduce the crown by 30% - crown reduction is proposed to reduce height and wind loading, maintain appropriate clearance from the building, and improve light while retaining the trees’ amenity value T2 & T3 - 2x Hornbeam trees to reduce the crown by 30% - crown reduction is proposed to reduce height and wind loading, maintain appropriate clearance from the building, and improve light while retaining the trees’ amenity value TPO 796 (2018)

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