Wytmead Essendon Hill Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AW
Pending
6/2026/0690/LB
Description
Repair and replacement of existing roof tiles, the removal of one existing Velux rooflight, and the replacement of two other Velux rooflights, rebuilding of an existing chimney reconstructed to match the form of the adjacent chimney on the same elevation.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
32 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
3 x sycamores and 1 x ash tree to be reduced in height by 20%~25%
2025
Approved
3 x sycamores and 1 x ash tree to be reduced in height by 20%~25%
2020
Refused
Change of use of 2x barns to 2x dwellings, alterations to openings, erection of detached…
2020
Refused
Change of use of 2x barns to 2x dwellings, alterations to openings, erection of detached…
2019
Refused
Change of use of 2x barns to 2x dwellings, alterations to openings, erection of detached…
2016
Approved
Reduce and shape Ash tree by 20%, Sycamore tree by 50% and Yew tree by 30% - Conservation…
2016
Approved
Reduce and shape Ash tree by 20%, Sycamore tree by 50% and Yew tree by 30% - Conservation…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
The Hollie West End Lane Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AT
Prunus (approx 5m tall) : remove to ground level due to excessive lean towards neighbouri…
2025
Approved
The Hollie West End Lane Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AT
Prunus (approx 5m tall) : remove to ground level due to excessive lean towards neighbouri…
2025
Approved
9 Rectory Close Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HG
Demolition of Existing Rear Extension and Mono Pitch Roof over Patio. Ground Floor Rear E…
2025
Approved
9 Rectory Close Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HG
Demolition of Existing Rear Extension and Mono Pitch Roof over Patio. Ground Floor Rear E…
2025
Approved
1 Church Cottages Church Street Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AS
Repair of roof, windows and guttering. Works to remedy damp issue including replacement o…
2025
Approved
1 Church Cottages Church Street Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AS
Repair of roof, windows and guttering. Works to remedy damp issue including replacement o…
2022
Approved
3 Church Cottages Church Street Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AS
Internal alterations to the property with the removal of spiral staircase to be replaced…
2022
Approved
3 Church Cottages Church Street Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AS
Internal alterations to the property with the removal of spiral staircase to be replaced…
2022
Approved
7 Rectory Close Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HG
Erection of outbuilding at rear of garden
2022
Approved
7 Rectory Close Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HG
Erection of outbuilding at rear of garden
2022
7 Rectory Close Essendon Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 6HG
Erection of outbuilding at rear of garden
2022
7 Rectory Close Essendon Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 6HG
Erection of outbuilding at rear of garden
2021
Approved
Didbury Cottage West End Lane Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AT
1 x Beech to crown lift to clear 3m and prune the branch tips over the road to a height o…
2021
Approved
Didbury Cottage West End Lane Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AT
1 x Beech to crown lift to clear 3m and prune the branch tips over the road to a height o…
2020
Approved
54 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AP
Timber garden summerhouse to garden area of property
2020
Approved
54 High Road Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AP
Timber garden summerhouse to garden area of property
2020
Approved
Essendon House Church Street Essendon AL9 6AR
Internal alterations
2020
Approved
Essendon House Church Street Essendon AL9 6AR
Internal alterations
2020
Approved
Essendon House Church Street Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AR
Restoration and repairs to windows on ground and first floors
2020
Approved
Essendon House Church Street Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AR
Restoration and repairs to windows on ground and first floors
2019
Approved
15 Rectory Close Essendon Hatfield AL9 6HG
Erection of first floor rear extension with alterations to openings
2018
Approved
St Mary's Church,Church Street Essendon AL9 6AR
Crown reduce chestnut tree by upto 40% and Reduce cedar tree by 30% - Covered by TPO 542(…
2018
Approved
Bantam cottage Westend Lane Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AT
Fell 1x Hornbeam Tree -Conservation area
2017
Approved
Essendon House Church Street Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AR
Removal of Chestnut tree covered by TPO 554 (2016) - Dead and Dangerous
2022
Approved
3 Church Cottages Church Street Essendon Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 6AS
Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (Design and materials of staircase and guar…
Welwyn Hatfield
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#262 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Welwyn Hatfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #221 out of 292. 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%).
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for householder decisions
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Welwyn Hatfield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #159 of 292
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #221 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #229 of 292
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