9 Stonemead Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LX

Granted 6/2025/2627/EMT
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
AL8 7LX

Description

T1 Sycamore to 2m crown reduction all over. T2 Norway maple to 2m crown reduction all over. T3 Lime to re-pollard to knuckles. T4 Sycamore to crown reduction of up to 2m. T5 Norway Maple to crown reduction of up to 2m. T6 Alder to crown reduction back to previous cuts, approx 3m of the top of the canopy and 2m off the side.

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