40 Attimore Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LP

Objection 6/2025/2280/TC
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL8 6LP

Description

1 x Corkscrew willow to remove in sections to ground level. The client has had more issues with cracking along the front of the property and over the summer they contacted a structural engineer to asses the damage and what would be the cause of the issue. He has recommended that the willow tree at the front be removed and replaced by something more suitable - report attached

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