47 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

1. 8 Feb 2023

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 9 Mar 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 May 2023

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

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• Pavement outside 43 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2026/1444/FULL Submitted 18 Aug 2026 16m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Installation of 1No. Street Hub Unit

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Pavement outside 43 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2026/1443/ADV Submitted 18 Aug 2026 16m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Installation of 2x advertisement panels on either side of Street Hub Unit

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2026/1384/FULL Submitted 5 Aug 2026 21m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis, installation of kitchen extraction canopy and air supply system on the rear flat roof and 3x cowl lights and retractable awning to the front elevation of the building.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 4 docs

• 41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2026/1383/ADV Submitted 5 Aug 2026 21m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Installation of 1x illuminated fascia sign, 1x illuminated hanging sign, retractable awning, 3x cowl lights, 2x internal digital screens and vinyl signs.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 2 docs

• 26 Stonehills Welwyn Garden City AL8 6NA

  6/2021/1205/FULL Submitted 14 Apr 2021 51m away

  Alterations to fenestration, including the replacement of current single glazed windows with upvc double glazed windows

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing

• 26 Stonehills Welwyn Garden City AL8 6NA

  6/2024/2106/FULL Submitted 31 Oct 2024 51m away

  Creation of a new residential unit at third floor level

  Granted Full applications

• 6/2026/1533/ADV Awaiting decision

  37-39 Bradmore Green Brookmans Park AL9 7QR

  Remove old signage & replace with new

  2 Sep 2026 Advertising
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  Hertfordshire Constabulary Stanborough Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XF

  Proposed installation of signage

  29 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 6/2026/1066/ADV Granted

  Plot 5610 Gypsy Moth Avenue Hatfield AL10 9BS

  Installation of 4 x non-illuminated fascia signs

  18 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 6/2026/1443/ADV Awaiting decision

  Pavement outside 43 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  Installation of 2x advertisement panels on either side of Street Hub Unit

  18 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 6/2026/0914/ADV Refused

  26 Stonehills Welwyn Garden City AL8 6NA

  Installation of: 3No. LINEAR Sports Direct logo - externally mounted and centrally aligned above the entrance. Internally illuminated by white LEDs 3No. USC & GAME logo -Externally mounted on the surface of facade glazing and internally illuminated by white LEDs 10NO. Own brand marketing vinyl over the shop windows - fully covered, blue/red background with white logos 6NO. Own brand marketing vinyl over the shop windows - fully covered, photos 2No grey vinyl stripe

  22 May 2026 Advertising