17B Mornington Digswell Welwyn AL6 0AJ

Granted 6/2025/2269/TPO
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL6 0AJ

Description

T1 - 1 x Lombardy poplar to reduce by approx 4m in height T2 -1 x Lombardy poplar to reduce by approx 6m in height T3 - 1 x Lombardy poplar to reduce by approx 6m in height T4 -1 x Lombardy poplar to reduce by approx 6m in height and 3m in width T1-T4 - Reducing all trees to prevent further stem failures. The trees are now over mature and starting to decline. Reducing the tops will help stabilise the canopies in the short term until final removal is warranted. TPO 260

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