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6/2026/1462/EMT - ESTATE MANAGEMENT TREES Under Consultation
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Fell 11 conifers and replace with evergreen cherry laurel. Works sought following safety concerns during high winds and heavy rain, recent fallen branches and tree surgeon advising pruning to create a hedge isn't possible. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 Aug 2026
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Validated
11 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 6 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision soon after comments close on 6 Nov 2026, from Welwyn Hatfield's recent tree and landscaping works.

Comments are open until 6 Nov 2026

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Documents 2

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Location Plan-Tree Sketch.pdf (266 kb) Document · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Application Form_Redacted.pdf (2052 kb) Document · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 3

Beehive conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Local nature reserve 197 m away: The Commons
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Inside the Welwyn Garden City built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 16 October 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £455,000 in June 2016. Semi-detached house, leasehold.

10 June 2016£455,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area91 m² (980 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (62 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2016, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Welwyn Hatfield
Application type
ESTATE MANAGEMENT TREES
Postcode
AL7 4RG
Received
19 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Sept 2026
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Fiona Turner

Decision outlook

Day 48 of the 56-day target. Welwyn Hatfield usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 48.

Day 489 days to the predicted decision (day 57)
71%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
559decided in the last year

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

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
6 Nov 2026

Historical activity at this location

30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2020 Approved
Fell 1 x Red Western Cedar tree
6/2020/1171/TC
2020 Approved
Fell 1 x Red Western Cedar tree
6/2020/1171/TC
2019 Approved
Erection of single storey rear extension
6/2019/0641/EM
2019 Approved
Erection of single storey rear extension
6/2019/0639/HOUSE
2017 Approved
Extension to existing hardstanding
6/2017/0521/EM
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
104 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Removal of European Spruce tree. The tree is exhibiting significant lopsided growth and i…
6/2025/1612/EMT
2025 Approved
104 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Removal of European Spruce tree. The tree is exhibiting significant lopsided growth. The…
6/2025/1532/TC
2025 Approved
104 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Removal of European Spruce tree. The tree is exhibiting significant lopsided growth and i…
6/2025/1612/EMT
2025 Approved
104 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Removal of European Spruce tree. The tree is exhibiting significant lopsided growth. The…
6/2025/1532/TC
2025 Approved
144 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
1x Silver birch to reduce by approximately 2.5m height and 2m width - to maintain size fo…
6/2025/0821/EMT
2025 Approved
144 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
1x Silver birch to reduce by approximately 2.5m height and 2m width - to maintain size fo…
6/2025/0821/EMT
2025 Approved
144 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
1x Silver birch to reduce by approximately 2.5m height and 2m width. 1x Cherry to reduce…
6/2025/0823/TC
2025 Approved
144 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
1x Silver birch to reduce by approximately 2.5m height and 2m width. 1x Cherry to reduce…
6/2025/0823/TC
2024 Approved
150 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Erection of side extension to be used as utility room
6/2024/1426/EM
2024 Approved
154 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Extension of existing driveway to make space for 2 extra cars
6/2024/0463/HOUSE
2024 Approved
154 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Extension of existing driveway to make space for 2 extra cars
6/2024/0480/EM
2023 Approved
109 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Remove old concrete, soil and hedge from the front of the house and replace with paving b…
6/2023/1808/EM
2023 Approved
109 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Remove old concrete, soil and hedge from the front of the house and replace with paving b…
6/2023/1808/EM
2023 Approved
139 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Reduce 1 x Ash crown by 30% Reduce 1 x Cedar crown by 25%
6/2023/1702/EMT
2023 Approved
139 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Reduce 1 x Ash crown by 30% Reduce 1 x Cedar crown by 25%
6/2023/1702/EMT
2023 Refused
109 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Remove old concrete, soil and hedge from the front and replace with block paving
6/2023/0565/EM
2023 Refused
109 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Remove old concrete, soil and hedge from the front and replace with block paving
6/2023/0565/EM
2023 Approved
129 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Reduce mature Ash tree by 30% (2m) and cut back Ivy branches due to excessive shading.
6/2023/0948/EMT
2023 Approved
129 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Reduce mature Ash tree by 30% (2m) and cut back Ivy branches due to excessive shading.
6/2023/0948/EMT
2022 Approved
144 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
1 x Silver birch to reduce by approximately 30% crown volume (app 2m height & width) 1 x…
6/2022/1960/EMT
2016 Refused
9 Little Lake, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RT
Erection of first floor rear extension
6/2016/2056/HOUSE
2016 Approved
148 Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG
Erection of single storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing outbui…
6/2016/1198/EM
2016 Approved
148 Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG
Erection of single storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing outbui…
6/2016/1198/EM
2016 Approved
148 Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG
Erection of proposed single storey rear extension/conversion following partial demolition…
6/2016/1164/HOUSE
2016 Approved
148 Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG
Erection of proposed single storey rear extension/conversion following partial demolition…
6/2016/1164/HOUSE
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
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.