Sandyhurst 1 Welwyn By Pass Road Welwyn AL6 9HT Data via plota.co.uk

6/2026/1033/MAJ - MAJOR DEVELOPMENT Under Consultation

Proposal

Erection of a 66 bedroom care home for the elderly (Use Class C2) with associated access, parking, landscaping and ancillary buildings following demolition of existing dwelling and associated outbuildings Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 10 Sept 2026; it is now day 68. The consultation period closed on 10 Sept 2026.

Documents 72

Statements & assessments 19

PDF 26713 Welwyn Nocturnal Survey Report V1.0 Issue_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 6 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Sandyhurst Welwyn BNG Metric V0.2.xlsm (0 kb) Document · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 09654-0-TP-RP-0001-A Welwyn Bypass Transport Statement 260603_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 26479 LNT Welwyn BNG Report V2.0 Issue_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WYBP-HCL-UDRA-SITE-RP-C-01-Drainage Impact Assessment 2 of 4_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AL6 9HT - A-02 - TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Design and Access Statement - June 2026.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning Statement- June 26.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF APS-P1317A 1-1 Air Quality Assessment- Welwyn.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WYBP-HCL-FLDR-SITE-RP-C-01-Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment 1 of 4.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WYBP-HCL-FLDR-SITE-RP-C-01-Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment 2 of 4.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WYBP-HCL-FLDR-SITE-RP-C-01-Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment 3 of 4.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WYBP-HCL-FLDR-SITE-RP-C-01-Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment 4 of 4.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Ventilation and Extraction Statement.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WYBP-HCL-UDRA-SITE-RP-C-01-Drainage Impact Assessment 1 of 4.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WYBP-HCL-UDRA-SITE-RP-C-01-Drainage Impact Assessment 3 of 4.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WYBP-HCL-UDRA-SITE-RP-C-01-Drainage Impact Assessment 4 of 4.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Sustainibility Statement .pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 2577-KC-XX-YTREE-Tree Survey and Impact Assessment Rev0.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 32

PDF 6-2026-1033-MAJ Rsp 2 Ins LGS.pdf (0 kb) Document · 1 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Notice_620261033MAJ(1)(4).pdf (0 kb) Document · 18 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 26479 LNT Sandyhurst Welwyn PEA V2.0 Issue_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb) Document · 6 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 620261033MAJ - LLFA 30.07.2026.pdf (0 kb) Document · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 6-2026-1033-MAJ Rsp 1 Ins LGS.pdf (0 kb) Document · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF WK160076 Sandyhurst.pdf (0 kb) Document · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Affinity Water_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 6 2026 1033 MAJ Sandyhurst 1_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 3rd Party Planning Application - 6_2026_1033_MAJ.pdf (0 kb) Document · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Notice_620261033MAJ.pdf (0 kb) Document · 21 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Notice_620261033MAJ(1).pdf (0 kb) Document · 21 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 1033MAJ HCC Water Officer_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 16 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 42191001_CadentGas.pdf (0 kb) Document · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF FW_ [EXT] LSBUD Ref_ 42191001 Your Ref_ 6_2026_1033_MAJ (MF) DBYD MP-LP High Risk.pdf (0 kb) Document · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Re_ 6_2026_1033_MAJ Sandyhurst 1 Welwyn By Pass Road Welwyn AL6 9HT.pdf (0 kb) Document · 10 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted PP-15004664.pdf (0 kb) Document · 8 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 6117.260618.NIA.pdf (0 kb) Document · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF GRO-26075-6486 Ground Investigation_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) Document · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PWP 1031 001 00 Outline Landscape Masterplan and Schedules.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AL6 9HT - A-06 - VIEW TOWARDS THE LOUNGES.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AL6 9HT - A-06-1 - VIEW TOWARDS THE ENTRANCE.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SD-A-001.1- Bin Store_Scalebar.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SD-A-002.2- 10 Cycle Store_Scalebar.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF R-06 Kitchen canopy.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF RH - R-06 Kitchen.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF LS6509-1F.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF LS6509-BF.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF LS6509-AT.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF LS6509-EL.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF LS6509-GF.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AL6 9HT - A-08 - PROPOSED STREET SCENE.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WELWYN V1 LTG RESULTS.pdf (0 kb) Document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Inside the Welwyn built-up area; Priority habitat 20 m away: Deciduous woodland; Green belt 50 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Postcode
AL6 9HT
Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jul 2026
Parish
Welwyn
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
LNT Care Developments Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 68, past the statutory target. 85% of demolitions in Welwyn Hatfield are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 7 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Sept 2026.

Day 6812 days past the 56-day target
53%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
116decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Welwyn Hatfield in the last twelve months, from validation. Welwyn Hatfield decision record →

Public comments

9comments received

32 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
10 Sept 2026
Welwyn Hatfield
Planning Authority Score
2.1/10
Poor
#272 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Welwyn Hatfield decision statistics
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