181 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 6/2021/1461/HOUSE Refused

  181 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

  Erection of part two storey rear and single storey side extension

  Decided 9 Jul 2021 Householder

1. 20 Jul 2021

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 26 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Welwyn Hatfield granted permission on 29 September 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 181 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

  6/2021/1461/HOUSE Submitted 10 May 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of part two storey rear and single storey side extension

  Refused Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 122 The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SB

  6/2026/1308/HOUSE Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed conversion of existing garage to habitable room alterations to the roof, erection of a glazed veranda and detached gazebo

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 122 The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SB

  6/2026/0598/EM Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Conversion of garage to use as a dining room, as well as a glazed veranda & gazebo

  Granted Windows or glazing

• 183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

  6/2023/0447/EMT Submitted 27 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Rear: 1 x Cherry - reduce by approximately 1m, thin epicormic shoots by 25% volume Front: Holly - reduce to around 1.2m above garage roof

  Granted Trees

• 183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

  6/2026/1220/TC Submitted 13 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Withdrawn Trees

• 183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

  6/2026/1139/EMT Submitted 29 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  T1 & T2 – Field Maples (Front of Property) Reduce the crowns by approximately 3m in height and 1.5m radially to provide balanced crowns and reduce overhang above the public footpath. Remove all ivy from the stems. Remove the failed stem and leave the trees in a safe condition. T3 – Pine (Rear Garden) Crown thin the upper half of the canopy to reduce the dense reaction growth resulting from previous pruning works, matching the density of the lower crown. Undertake minor formative pruning to improve the overall shape. T4 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Monolith the dead Cherry to approximately 3m above ground level, retaining the ivy on the remaining stem where practicable. The tree overhangs the neighbouring property. T5 – Holly (Rear Garden) Reduce the crown by approximately 2m all round, leaving a balanced and natural-looking crown. T6 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Prune back the ivy covering the dead stem to reduce weight and minimise the risk of stem failure.

  Withdrawn Trees

• 6/2026/1316/HOUSE Granted

  178 Knella Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3NN

  Erection of part single and part two storey rear extension with alterations to openings on rear elevation

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1252/HOUSE Granted

  31 Brockswood Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BE

  Erection of part single storey part two storey rear extension, garage conversion and installation of air conditioning unit mounted at ground floor on the rear elevation

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0112/HOUSE Granted

  54 Tolmers Road Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JF

  Erection of part two storey and part single storey front and side extensions. Erection of first floor rear extension. Alterations to the roof, including front and rear dormers and rooflights

  Received 26 Jan, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1620/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  68 Tolmers Road Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JY

  Erection of front boundary dwarf wall, railings and gated entrances and battened fencing to left and right boundaries to front garden alongside hardstanding to frontage

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1308/HOUSE Granted

  122 The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SB

  Proposed conversion of existing garage to habitable room alterations to the roof, erection of a glazed veranda and detached gazebo

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Householder