Welwyn Hatfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 282. 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%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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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

54%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #214 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

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