39 The Ridgeway Northaw EN6 4BD Data via plota.co.uk

6/2026/1830/FULL - FULL PERMISSION Under Consultation
DemolitionNew homes

Proposal

Erection of dwelling and garage following the demolition of existing dwelling Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Oct 2026
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Validated
14 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 9 Dec 2026, from Welwyn Hatfield's recent demolitions.

Comments are open until 24 Nov 2026

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Documents 12

Statements & assessments 4

PDF Bat Emergence Survey.pdf (7215 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Bat Preliminary Roost Assessment.pdf (1694 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Supporting Planning Statement.pdf (2091 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment.pdf (10198 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 7

PDF 007 Existing and proposed site plans.pdf (399 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 001 Site location plan.pdf (79 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 004 Existing elevations.pdf (633 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 003 Proposed floor plans.pdf (402 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 002 Existing floor plans.pdf (262 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 006 Proposed sections and material schedule.pdf (1061 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 005 Proposed elevations.pdf (748 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (431 kb) Document · 13 Oct 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 5

Green belt: London
Inappropriate development needs very special circumstances.
Green belt policy allows a short list of exceptions, such as limited extensions and replacement buildings. Anything else needs very special circumstances that clearly outweigh the harm. Some green belt land can count as grey belt, where it does not strongly serve the green belt's purposes. The council decides this in its green belt assessment or on each application, so we do not mark it here.
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Local nature reserve 120 m away: Northaw Great Wood Country Park
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.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
SSSI 120 m away: Northaw Great Wood SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Also on the record
Inside the Cuffley built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 28 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.

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Important details

Council
Welwyn Hatfield
Application type
FULL PERMISSION
Postcode
EN6 4BD
Received
13 Oct 2026
Validated
14 Oct 2026
Parish
Northaw and Cuffley
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 15 of the 56-day target. Welwyn Hatfield usually decides demolitions by day 56.

Day 1541 days to the 56-day target
54%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
128decided in the last year

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

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
24 Nov 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
49 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Erection of two-storey side extension to both sides of the property, incorporating double…
6/2025/0911/HOUSE
2025 Refused
49 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Erection of two-storey side extension to both sides of the property, incorporating double…
6/2025/0911/HOUSE
2024 Withdrawn
49 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Erection of two storey side extensions, single storey rear extension with balcony, front…
6/2024/1522/HOUSE
2023 Approved
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Formation of steps at rear and installation of patio
6/2023/1826/HOUSE
2023 Approved
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Formation of steps at rear and installation of patio
6/2023/1826/HOUSE
2023 Approved
55 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Extension to existing dormer
6/2023/1261/HOUSE
2023 Approved
55 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Extension to existing dormer
6/2023/1261/HOUSE
2023 Approved
53 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
2 x Oak Trees. Reduction of T1 and T2 by 2m on the southern side and removal of dead wood…
6/2023/0921/TPO
2023 Approved
53 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
2 x Oak Trees. Reduction of T1 and T2 by 2m on the southern side and removal of dead wood…
6/2023/0921/TPO
2023 Withdrawn
65 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Erection of a two storey side extension incorporating side dormers, and the enclosure of…
6/2023/0438/HOUSE
2023 Withdrawn
65 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Erection of a two storey side extension incorporating side dormers, and the enclosure of…
6/2023/0438/HOUSE
2022 Approved
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 4BD
Erection of a single storey rear and front extension, increase in roof pitch, installatio…
6/2022/2586/HOUSE
2022 Approved
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 4BD
Erection of a single storey rear and front extension, increase in roof pitch, installatio…
6/2022/2586/HOUSE
2022 Approved
53 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 4BD
Erection of additional storey to facilitate the enlargement of the dwelling house.
6/2022/2037/HOUSE
2022 Approved
53 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 4BD
Erection of additional storey to facilitate the enlargement of the dwelling house.
6/2022/2037/HOUSE
2021 Approved
55 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestrations and existing bal…
6/2021/3198/HOUSE
2021 Approved
55 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestrations and existing bal…
6/2021/3198/HOUSE
2020 Refused
57 The Ridgeway, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4BD
Increase ridge height to provide full first floor. Two storey side and rear extensions, w…
6/2020/1768/HOUSE
2020 Refused
57 The Ridgeway, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4BD
Increase ridge height to provide full first floor. Two storey side and rear extensions, w…
6/2020/1768/HOUSE
2017 Approved
67 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Addition of single-storey glass canopy to rear elevation of property
6/2017/2126/HOUSE
2023 Approved
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5m. in depth…
6/2023/1264/PN8
2023 Approved
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5m. in depth…
6/2023/1264/PN8
2023 Refused
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5 metres in d…
6/2023/0898/PN8
2023 Refused
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5 metres in d…
6/2023/0898/PN8
2023 Refused
61 The Ridgeway Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4BD
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5m. in depth…
6/2023/0408/PN8
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 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