38 Reddings Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LA Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 6/2026/1071/EM
Date received
19 Jun 2026
Date validated
19 Jun 2026
Postcode
AL8 7LA

Description

Replacement of the failing roof system, including removal of existing steel roof panels, insulation and associated coverings, installation of new 130mm & 140mm PIR insulation to meet current Building Regulations, and installation of a new SikaPlan G-18 single-ply membrane roof covering in Lead Grey (RAL 7011). The works also include improvements to the existing roof drainage arrangement by correcting inadequate falls to the central valley and gutters to prevent water ponding, together with removal of steel cladding around the chimney and water tank enclosure to expose the original brickwork. The existing butterfly roof form and flat-roofed extension will be retained… Data via plota.co.uk

Welwyn Hatfield
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#262 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Welwyn Hatfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #221 out of 292. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Welwyn Hatfield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #159 of 292
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #221 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #229 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
23 decided
630
Total decisions
78 refused in 2025