Former Big Cat Sanctuary Codicote Road Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9TU

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   North Hertfordshire took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with North Hertfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Former Big Cat Sanctuary Codicote Road Codicote AL6 9TU

  6/2026/1357/MAJ Submitted 31 Jul 2026 72m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Erection of 109 residential units with access, parking, hard and soft landscaping, public open space and associated works following the demolition of all existing buildings and structures on site

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 2 docs
  Major scheme

• 35 Codicote Road Welwyn AL6 9TT

  6/2024/1629/HOUSE Submitted 27 Aug 2024 148m away

  Erection of first floor extension with loft accommodation and rooflights to front and rear roofslopes, single storey rear extension, with other external alterations following demolition of single storey rear extension and outbuilding

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 45 Codicote Road Welwyn AL6 9TT

  6/2021/0283/HOUSE Submitted 1 Feb 2021 179m away

  Erection of first floor extension and external alterations following demolition of single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 1 doc
  Small domestic

• 4 Reynards Road Welwyn AL6 9TP

  6/2022/2772/PN8 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 185m away

  Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 8m in depth, 4m in height and 3m to the eaves

  Granted Prior approval Extension
  Small domestic

• 1 The Limberlost Welwyn AL6 9TS

  6/2026/1288/LAWE Submitted 22 Jul 2026 197m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Certificate of existing lawfulness for a single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Codicote Road Codicote Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9TT

  21/02165/PNAA Submitted 16 Jul 2021 197m away

  Enlargement of detached bungalow by the construction of an additional storey (less than 3.00 metres in height) to result in an overall height of 7.67 metres (as amended by plan received 25.08.21)

  Granted Prior approval 8 docs

• 26/02039/FP Awaiting decision

  77 Park Lane Old Knebworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PP

  Erection of one detached three-bedroom dwelling including detached double garage with Air Source Heat Pump and soft and hard landscaping works following demolition of existing detached structures.

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01915/FP Awaiting decision

  Former Pavilion Jacks Hill Farm Jacks Hill Graveley Hertfordshire SG4 7EQ

  Conversion of the existing pavilion to form three 1-bed self-contained dwellings (Development already carried out).

  28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01724/FP Awaiting decision

  134 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8QP

  Erection of two semi-detached 3-bed dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling and double garage including landscaping, parking , bin and bike storage and installation of two air source heat pumps. Installation of pedestrian access.

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/03184/FP Decided

  Mill Farm High Street Whitwell Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8AG

  Conversion and extension of existing barn/outbuilding to create one two-bedroom dwelling. (amended plans received 05.02.2026).

  15 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 26/01150/FP Decided

  Jackie's Drop-in Centre Broadway Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3PA

  Installation of external lift shaft with disabled access lift to facilitate inclusive access to first floor facilities.

  14 May 2026 Full applications