Holwell Court Farm Holwell Court Hatfield AL9 5RL Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 6/2026/0915/FULL
Date received
22 May 2026
Date validated
8 Jul 2026
Postcode
AL9 5RL

Description

Refurbishment of the existing residential farmhouse and the change of use of the adjoining stables from storage (use class B8) to residential (use class C3) to form a single residential unit. Erection of a single storey storey glazed links across the adjoining former stables and alteration of fenestration and associated hard and soft landscaping… Data via plota.co.uk

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

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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