183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL Data via plota.co.uk

6/2026/1220/TC - TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA Withdrawn
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 & T2 – Field Maples reduce the crowns by approximately 3m in height and 1.5m radially to provide a balanced crown and reduce overhang above the public footpath. Remove the failed stem and leave the trees in a safe condition. T3 – Pine crown thin the upper half of the canopy to reduce the dense reaction growth resulting from previous pruning works by approx 1m (10%), matching the density of the lower crown. Undertake minor formative pruning to improve the overall shape. T4 – Cherry (Dead) Monolith the dead Cherry to approximately 3m above ground level T5 – Holly Reduce the crown by approximately 2m all round, leaving a balanced and natural-looking crown. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Jul 2026
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Validated
14 Jul 2026
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Withdrawn
17 Jul 2026

Withdrawn on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 8 Sept 2026

Documents 3

Other documents 3

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Site constraints 4

Local nature reserve 8 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
Conservation area 29 m away: Beehive; Inside the Welwyn Garden City built-up area; Priority habitat 48 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Welwyn Hatfield
Application type
TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA
Postcode
AL7 4RL
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Case officer
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Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
T1 - 1 x Field Maple, starting to encroach over main road (Howlands). Reduce crown removi…
6/2024/2175/EMT
2023 Approved
Rear: 1 x Cherry - reduce by approximately 1m, thin epicormic shoots by 25% volume Front…
6/2023/0447/EMT
2023 Approved
Rear: 1 x Cherry - reduce by approximately 1m, thin epicormic shoots by 25% volume Front…
6/2023/0447/EMT
2020 Approved
1 x Cherry to reduce by 4m height & 2m width
6/2020/2493/EMT
2020 Approved
1 x Cherry to reduce by 4m height & 2m width
6/2020/2493/EMT
2017 Approved
1 x Macracarpa to fell to ground level, 1 x Pine to reduce by 1.5m height & 1m width, 1 x…
6/2017/2526/EM
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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
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 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
2023 Approved
14 Dayemead Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RX
T1 Ash Prune 30% reduction
6/2023/0628/EMT
2023 Approved
14 Dayemead Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RX
T1 Ash Prune 30% reduction
6/2023/0628/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
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
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…
6/2022/1961/TC
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…
6/2022/1961/TC
2022 Approved
150 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Rear Garden Shed / home office / summer house
6/2022/0667/EM
2022 Approved
150 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Rear Garden Shed / home office / summer house
6/2022/0667/EM
2022 Approved
132 Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RG
Extending existing hardstanding
6/2022/0207/EM
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
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Other 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