76 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ Data via plota.co.uk

6/2026/1654/EMT - ESTATE MANAGEMENT TREES Under Consultation
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 - Ash tree - 2-3 crown reduction, remove deadwood T2 - Oak tree - 2-3m crown reduction T3 - Oak tree - crown reduction back too previous growth points T4 - Oak tree - 2-3m crown reduction T5 - Hornbeam - 5m crown lift T6 T7 T8 - Hornbeams - 2-3m crown reductions Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 Sept 2026
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Validated
22 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 17 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 3 Nov 2026 and 13 Nov 2026, from Welwyn Hatfield's recent tree and landscaping works.

Comments are open until 23 Oct 2026

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Documents 2

Other documents 2

PDF EstateManagementConsentNoPersonalDataForm.pdf (53 kb) Document · 21 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF IMG_2908.pdf (2833 kb) Document · 21 Sept 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 8

Welwyn Garden City 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.
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Priority habitat: No main habitat but additional habitats present
A habitat of principal importance. It shapes the ecology work and the biodiversity net gain a scheme has to show.
Local nature reserve 47 m away: Sherrardspark Wood
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.
SSSI 39 m away: Sherrardspark 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.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Welwyn Garden City built-up area; Green belt 44 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 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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 2

Last sold for £1,070,000 in April 2008. Detached house, freehold.

9 April 2008£1,070,000
6 January 1995£370,000

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

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Important details

Council
Welwyn Hatfield
Application type
ESTATE MANAGEMENT TREES
Postcode
AL8 7BQ
Received
21 Sept 2026
Validated
22 Sept 2026
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Anthony Gotobed

Decision outlook

Day 17 of the 56-day target. Welwyn Hatfield usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 46.

Day 1739 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
449decided 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
23 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Erection of a 2m wooden fence in the rear garden
6/2022/0117/EM
2022 Approved
Erection of a 2m wooden fence in the rear garden
6/2022/0117/EM
2021 Approved
Partial removal of an existing mixed hedge to the front of the boundary, replaced by a ne…
6/2021/3071/EMT
2021 Approved
Partial removal of an existing mixed hedge to the front of the boundary, replaced by a ne…
6/2021/3071/EMT
2021 Withdrawn
Alteration works to existing driveway, erection of brick piers, installation of automated…
6/2021/1553/EM
2021 Withdrawn
Alteration to existing driveway, erection of brick piers, installation of automated slidi…
6/2021/1425/HOUSE
2021 Withdrawn
Alteration works to existing driveway, erection of brick piers, installation of automated…
6/2021/1553/EM
2021 Withdrawn
Alteration to existing driveway, erection of brick piers, installation of automated slidi…
6/2021/1425/HOUSE
2021 Approved
Fell 1 x Hornbeam tree, 1 x Acer dual-stem tree, 1 x Hornbeam dual-stem, 1 x Oak tree and…
6/2021/1110/TC
2021 Approved
Fell 1 x Hornbeam tree, 1 x Acer dual-stem tree, 1 x Hornbeam dual-stem, 1 x Oak tree and…
6/2021/1110/TC
2021 Approved
Fell 1 x Oak tree but retain stump, fell 2 x Hornbeam trees, 1 x Acer tree, 1 x Oak tree…
6/2021/0259/EMT
2021 Approved
Fell 1 x Oak tree but retain stump, fell 2 x Hornbeam trees, 1 x Acer tree, 1 x Oak tree…
6/2021/0259/EMT
2021 Withdrawn
Fell 5 Tree's (Oak T1, T4), Hornbeam (T1, T3) and Acer (T2)
6/2021/0251/TPO
2021 Withdrawn
Fell 5 Tree's (Oak T1, T4), Hornbeam (T1, T3) and Acer (T2)
6/2021/0251/TPO
2020 Approved
T1- Oak 3m Crown reduction, T2- Ash Remove low limb, T3 Hornbeam Crown Lift to 3m, T4 Oak…
6/2020/2549/EMT
2020 Approved
T1- Oak 3m Crown reduction, T2- Ash Remove low limb, T3 Hornbeam Crown Lift to 3m, T4 Oak…
6/2020/2549/EMT
2020 Approved
T1- Oak 3m Crown reduction, T2- Ash Remove low limb, T3 Hornbeam Crown Lift to 3m, T4 Oak…
6/2020/2409/TC
2020 Approved
T1- Oak 3m Crown reduction, T2- Ash Remove low limb, T3 Hornbeam Crown Lift to 3m, T4 Oak…
6/2020/2409/TC
2020 Approved
Fell 1 x Hawthorn (crataegus monogyna) tree Fell 1 x Hazel (corylus avellana) tree Fell 1…
6/2020/1423/EM
2020 Approved
Fell 1 x Hawthorn (crataegus monogyna) tree Fell 1 x Hazel (corylus avellana) tree Fell 1…
6/2020/1423/EM
2020 Approved
Fell 1 x Hawthorn (crataegus monogyna) Fell 1 x Hazel (corylus avellana) Fell 1 x Hornbeam
6/2020/1573/TC
2020 Approved
Fell 1 x Hawthorn (crataegus monogyna) Fell 1 x Hazel (corylus avellana) Fell 1 x Hornbeam
6/2020/1573/TC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
53 Orchard House Brockswood Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BU
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6/2024/2366/TPO
2024 Approved
54 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BG
Reduce apple tree by 25% Reduce Plum tree by 2-3 metres
6/2024/2146/EMT
2024 Approved
54 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BG
Reduce Apple tree crown by 25% Reduce Plum tree crown by 2-3 metres
6/2024/2144/TC
2024 Approved
66 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and changes t…
6/2024/0249/EM
2024 Approved
66 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservat…
6/2024/0246/HOUSE
2023 Approved
60 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
T1 x Oak reduce back to historic pruning points by 2.5m in height and width to maintain s…
6/2023/2309/EMT
2023 Approved
60 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
T1 x Oak reduce back to historic pruning points by 2.5m in height and width to maintain s…
6/2023/2309/EMT
2023 Approved
60 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
T1 x Oak reduce back to historic pruning points by 2.5m in height and width to maintain s…
6/2023/2310/TC
2023 Approved
60 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
T1 x Oak reduce back to historic pruning points by 2.5m in height and width to maintain s…
6/2023/2310/TC
2023 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
1 x Judas tree to remove 1x limb growing in front of bedroom windows, reduce remainder by…
6/2023/1651/EMT
2023 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
1 x Judas tree to remove 1x limb growing in front of bedroom windows, reduce remainder by…
6/2023/1651/EMT
2023 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BQ
Erection of a first floor rear extension
6/2023/1629/EM
2023 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
Erection of first floor rear extension
6/2023/1644/HOUSE
2023 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BQ
Erection of a first floor rear extension
6/2023/1629/EM
2023 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
Erection of first floor rear extension
6/2023/1644/HOUSE
2023 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
1 x Judas tree to remove 1x limb growing in front of bedroom windows, reduce remainder by…
6/2023/1650/TC
2023 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BQ
1 x Judas tree to remove 1x limb growing in front of bedroom windows, reduce remainder by…
6/2023/1650/TC
2023 Approved
1 High Oaks Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BJ
Replacement roof to existing garage including raising the height to form a new flat roof
6/2023/0581/HOUSE
2023 Approved
1 High Oaks Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BJ
Replacement roof to existing garage including raising the height to form a new flat roof
6/2023/0581/HOUSE
2023 Approved
49 Brockswood Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BU
Installation of domestic electric vehicle charging point
6/2023/0474/EM
2016 Approved
51 Brockswood Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BU
Removal of Apple tree - Conservation Area
6/2016/1643/TPO
2016 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BQ
Erection of front porch
6/2016/0680/EM
2016 Approved
64 Brockswood Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BQ
Erection of front porch
6/2016/0680/EM
2016 Approved
52 Brockswood Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BG
Planting of a 1m. high hornbeam hedge partially along the front border of the property
6/2016/0389/EM
2016 Approved
52 Brockswood Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7BG
Planting of a 1m. high hornbeam hedge partially along the front border of the property
6/2016/0389/EM
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

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