1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
6/2026/0968/TC
Description
3 x Elms (dead) to remove to ground level 1 x Oak to reduce decayed stem by around 3m. Reduce small overextended stem by 1.5m 1 x Lawson Cypress to remove to ground level Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
42 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Change of use from general amenity land to residential driveway and residential grass lan…
2024
Approved
1 x Lawson cypress to remove in sections to ground level. Nuisance to neighbour and also…
2024
Approved
1 x Lawson cypress to remove in sections to ground level. Nuisance to neighbour and also…
2023
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension to partially replace existing extension
2023
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension to partially replace existing extension
2023
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension following the part demolition of existing sing…
2023
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension following the part demolition of existing sing…
2020
Approved
Reduce 1 x Lawson Cypress by 3m in height
2020
Approved
Reduce 1 x Lawson Cypress by 3m in height
2020
Approved
Reduce 1 x Lawson Cypress by 3m in height
2020
Approved
Reduce 1 x Lawson Cypress by 3m in height
2020
Approved
Reduce 1 x Walnut Tree by around 1.5m & width by 3m Reduce 1 x Oak to reduce canopy by 1…
2020
Approved
Reduce 1 x Walnut Tree by around 1.5m & width by 3m Reduce 1 x Oak to reduce canopy by 1…
2020
Approved
Reduce 1 x Walnut by 1.5m & width by 3m Reduce 1 x Oak to reduce canopy by 1.5m height &…
2020
Approved
Reduce 1 x Walnut by 1.5m & width by 3m Reduce 1 x Oak to reduce canopy by 1.5m height &…
2019
Approved
Reduce 1 x Holly by 2.5m Reduce 1 x Lawson Cypress by 4m Reduce 1 x Cherry by 2.5m height…
2019
Approved
Reduce 1 x Holly tree by 2.5 metres in height, 1 x Lawson Cypress tree by 4 metres in hei…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
4 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
Reduce 1 x Laurel Bush by 50% Reduce 1 x Plum Tree by one third Fell 1 x Plum Tree
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Approved
4 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
Reduce 1 x Laurel Bush by 50% Reduce 1 x Plum Tree by one third Fell 1 x Plum Tree
2025
Approved
4 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
Reduce 1 x Laurel Bush by 50% (Tree A) Reduce 1 x Plum Tree by one third (Tree B) Fell 1…
2025
Approved
4 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL
Reduce 1 x Laurel Bush by 50% (Tree A) Reduce 1 x Plum Tree by one third (Tree B) Fell 1…
2025
Approved
56 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PN
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2025
Approved
56 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PN
To fell dead monkey puzzle. To reduce failing cherry by approx 4m and prune to shape. To…
2025
Approved
56 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PN
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Approved
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Purple plum in front of log cabin - crown reduction. Cornus tree on northwestern boundary…
2025
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Purple Plum in front of log cabin - crown reduction Cornus tree on northwestern boundary…
2025
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Purple plum in front of log cabin - crown reduction. Cornus tree on northwestern boundary…
2025
Withdrawn
56 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PN
Field maple tree branches to be cut back to allow access for telecom works 737 (2018) T1…
2025
Withdrawn
56 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PN
Field maple tree branches to be cut back to allow access for telecom works 737 (2018) T1…
2025
Approved
56 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PN
Reduce 2 x hornbeam trees covered by TPO 737 (2018) by approximately 2-3m as previous. Re…
2025
Approved
56 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PN
Reduce 2 x hornbeam trees covered by TPO 737 (2018) by approximately 2-3m as previous. Re…
2025
Approved
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Approved
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2017
Refused
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Erection of a two storey front side and rear extension
2016
Approved
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2016
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Installation of secondary double glazing
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Welwyn Hatfield
Planning Authority Score
2.1/10
Poor
#272 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Welwyn Hatfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #224 out of 296. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Welwyn Hatfield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #246 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #224 of 296
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #229 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
63 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
73%
Change of use approved
22 decided
633
Total decisions
87 refused in the year to March 2026