4 The Drive Welwyn AL6 0TR

Granted 6/2025/2193/TPO
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL6 0TR

Description

TPO 640 & TPO 24 T1 - Scots Pine, to remove three low hanging secondary branches growing from lowest lateral branch over road, retaining the fourth secondary branch with an upright habit. Light trim and shape of the crown roadside of no more than 0.5m to suitable growth points to rebalance the crown. T2 - Oak Tree - Reduce by 30% (3m) due to excessive shading T3 - Oak Tree - Reduce by 30% (3m) due to excessive shading T4- Chestnut Tree - Reduce by 30% (3m) due to excessive shading

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