44 Mill Lane Welwyn AL6 9ET

Pending 6/2026/0773/TC
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
AL6 9ET

Description

TG1 Sycamore, Prunes and Hazel - Coppice/pollard the Sycamore and Hazel to the height of the Laurel hedge and bring the height of the dead/Ivy-clad parts of the Prunes down to match on the waterside. Prune the remaining parts of the Prunes leaning back into the garden of 44 to shape and balance the crown T1 Ash - Remove the lowest limb going over the water at the back into the phone wires. To do so, we will also need to remove the 2 lowest limbs at the front to set up a lowering line

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