25 Oaklands Rise Welwyn AL6 0RN

Granted 6/2025/2200/TPO
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL6 0RN

Description

TPO 673 Rear T1 - 1 x Beech to reduce by approximately 1.5m in height and width, lift canopy to approximately 4m above ground level. Tree is large and dominating back garden causing darkness and shading G1 - 2 x Hornbeam to reduce lateral branches growing towards the house by 2.5m, full height of the tree. To prevent excess overhang Front T3 - 1 x Hornbeam to reduce lateral branches growing towards neighbouring property by 2m. Reduce branches growing over garage by 2m. Lift canopy to approximately 5m above ground level. To prevent excessive overhang to neighbours property and allow more light and air to garage roof

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