1 Fearnley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HW

No Objection 6/2025/2537/TC
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL8 6HW

Description

Reduction in height by approximately 1/3 of two Yew trees (marked as Tree A and Tree B on the enclosed plan) that have grown to in excess of 36 feet, are overshadowing the front of the house and the lawn, are interfering with the overhead telephone cables and are at risk of causing damage to nearby drains and house foundations. These works will not negatively affect the character or amenity value of the trees, while increasing the overall light levels, and the work is planned to maintain the overall shape of the trees Removal to ground level of non-native Conifer tree (marked as Tree C on the enclosed plan) that has grown to excessive height and spread, is inhibiting growth of the front lawn and is close to a neighbouring garage. The tree will be replaced with a smaller, native tree

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