University Of Hertfordshire College Lane Campus College Lane Hatfield AL10 9AB

Pending 6/2026/0477/FULL
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
AL10 9AB

Description

Installation of plant and machinery comprising Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Electrical Panels and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems to serve the Film, Music and Media Building at the College Lane Campus at University of Hertfordshire to contribute towards the University's decarbonisation programme

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