5 The Drive Welwyn AL6 0TW

Granted 6/2026/0323/TPO
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
AL6 0TW

Description

TPO 633 - 2 x Oak to reduce by 2m height & 2m width. Reducing back to near previous pruning points to maintain cyclical maintenance and prevent over extended growth 2 x Beech to reduce by 2m height & 2m width. this is over extended the neighbouring property. Reducing back to near previous pruning points. The larger of the two trees has a decay pocket low on trunk

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