1 Great North Road Welwyn AL6 0SH

Granted 6/2026/0258/TPO
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
AL6 0SH

Description

Tree IDs: T1, T2, T3 Species: Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) 1. Crown reduction of all three trees by approximately 2.0m - 3.0m in height and 2.0m in lateral spread. 2. Crown lift to approximately 5m above ground level on the property side to clear the roofline and guttering.

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