41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis, installation of kitchen extraction canopy and air supply system on the rear flat roof and 3x cowl lights and retractable awning to the front elevation of the building. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 22 Oct 2026 and 19 Nov 2026, from Welwyn Hatfield's recent changes of use. Comments are open until 23 Sept 2026.
Comment on this application ↗Documents 14
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 6
Consultation & comments 3
Site constraints 2
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Important details
- Council
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Application type
- FULL PERMISSION
- Postcode
- AL8 6AP
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Case officer
- Show
- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Show
Decision outlook
Day 18 of the 56-day target. Welwyn Hatfield usually decides changes of use by day 58.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Welwyn Hatfield in the last twelve months, from validation. Welwyn Hatfield decision record →
Public comments
33% object · below the UK average of 75%
7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 23 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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%).
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