79 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU Data via plota.co.uk

6/2026/0221/FULL - FULL PERMISSION To be Considered DMC-Date to be Agreed

Proposal

Change of use from C3 (Dwelling) to C2 (Children's Home) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓

Received

9 Feb 2026

✓

Validated

26 Feb 2026

Decision

Expected by 23 Apr 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 3 Aug 2026; it is now day 200. The consultation period closed on 3 Aug 2026.

Documents 227

Statements & assessments 7

PDF Appendix D - 10 July revised 25052-PLANNING STATEMENT-Rev B_Redacted(2).pdf (0 kb) Document · 24 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix D - 10 July revised 25052-PLANNING STATEMENT-Rev B_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb) Document · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix D - 10 July revised 25052-PLANNING STATEMENT-Rev B_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 17 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 25052-PLANNING STATEMENT-Rev B_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 10 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 25052-Statement covering letter_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 10 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 25052-PLANNING STATEMENT_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 25052-PLANNING STATEMENT-Rev A.pdf (0 kb) Document · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Appendix C - Applicant design floorplans.pdf (0 kb) Document · 17 Jul 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 184

Site constraints 1

Also on the record

Inside the Welham Green built-up area.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council: Welwyn Hatfield
Application type: FULL PERMISSION
Postcode: AL9 7NU
Received: 9 Feb 2026
Validated: 26 Feb 2026
Parish: North Mymms
Case officer: Show
Decision level: Committee
Applicant: Show
Agent: Show

Decision outlook

Day 200, past the statutory target. 62% of changes of use in Welwyn Hatfield are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 8 Sept 2026.

target

predicted

Day 200144 days past the 56-day target

48%decided within 8 weeks

62%approved

36decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Welwyn Hatfield in the last twelve months, from validation. Welwyn Hatfield decision record →

Public comments

168comments received

38 objecting130 neutral

23% object · below the UK average of 75%

93 neighbours consulted · Last counted 8 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by: 3 Aug 2026

Historical activity at this location

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion incorporating rear dormer, front…

6/2025/2068/LAWP 25 Nov 2025

2025 Approved

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion incorporating rear dormer, front…

6/2025/2068/LAWP 25 Nov 2025

2023 Approved

Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft conversion with alterations to the…

6/2023/0082/LAWP 7 Mar 2023

2023 Approved

Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft conversion with alterations to the…

6/2023/0082/LAWP 7 Mar 2023

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved

71 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU

Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extensions.

6/2025/2597/HOUSE 13 Feb 2026

2025 Approved

71 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU

Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extensions.

6/2025/2597/HOUSE 13 Feb 2026

2021 Refused

50 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NS

Conversion of a detached double garage to a two-bed dwelling with off street parking

6/2021/1946/FULL 15 Sep 2021

2021 Refused

50 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NS

Conversion of a detached double garage to a two-bed dwelling with off street parking

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2021 Approved

46 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NS

Erection of new front porch canopy and gable to existing bay window

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2021 Approved

46 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NS

Erection of new front porch canopy and gable to existing bay window

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2020 Approved

63 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU

Erection of side extension following demolition of existing lean-to side extension

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2020 Approved

63 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU

Erection of side extension following demolition of existing lean-to side extension

6/2020/0133/HOUSE 12 Mar 2020

2019 Approved

85 Holloways Lane, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7NU

Erection of front infill extension with roof amendments and alterations to openings

6/2019/0265/HOUSE 9 Apr 2019

2018 Approved

58 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NS

Erection of a single storey rear extension to include replacement of existing hipped roof…

6/2018/1695/HOUSE 11 Oct 2018

2018 Approved

85 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU

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6/2018/1105/HOUSE 22 Jun 2018

2018 Approved

89 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU

Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and front porch

6/2018/0590/HOUSE 4 May 2018

2016 Approved

16 Somers Square, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7PS

Erection of single storey rear extension

6/2016/0534/HOUSE 26 May 2016

2016 Approved

16 Somers Square, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7PS

Erection of single storey rear extension

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2022 Approved

2 Nash Close Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NN

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6/2022/2591/LAWP 5 Dec 2022

2022 Approved

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6/2022/2591/LAWP 5 Dec 2022

2022 Refused

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6/2022/2044/LAWP 4 Oct 2022

2022 Refused

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6/2022/2044/LAWP 4 Oct 2022

2022 Withdrawn

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Certificate of lawfulness for proposed replacement of existing conservatory for extension

6/2022/2046/LAWP 7 Sep 2022

2022 Withdrawn

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Certificate of lawfulness for proposed replacement of existing conservatory for extension

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2022 Approved

79 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7NU

Prior approval for a 4m single storey rear extension

6/2022/1378/PN8 13 Jul 2022

2022 Approved

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Prior approval for a 4m single storey rear extension

6/2022/1378/PN8 13 Jul 2022

2020 Approved

63 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU

Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth…

6/2020/1986/PN8 1 Sep 2020

2020 Approved

63 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU

Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth…

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2020 Refused

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Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth…

6/2020/1307/PN8 20 Jul 2020

Welwyn Hatfield

Planning Authority Score

2.1/10

Poor

#272 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Change of use

Welwyn Hatfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #224 out of 296. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Welwyn Hatfield decision statistics

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #200 of 296

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #246 of 296

53%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #224 of 296

50%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #229 of 296

84%

Minor dwellings approved

63 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

73%

Change of use approved

22 decided

633

Total decisions

87 refused in the year to March 2026

79 Holloways Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NU Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 227

Statements & assessments 7

Plans & drawings 1

Consultation & comments 184

Other documents 35

Site constraints 1

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