9 High Grove Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DW

No Objection 6/2025/2595/TC
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL8 7DW

Description

1 x Eucalyptus to reduce over long branches (over the garden of No. 9 only) throughout canopy by around 3 metres in order to create a more compact canopy shape. To reduce over extended branches over garden of no.9 by 3m to create a more compact shape and reduce risk of branch failure. Reduce branches over garden and property by 3m of No8 as they are now close to property , also heavily extended over smaller shrubs and plants, suppressing growth and limiting light.

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