1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

This site has had 7 applications since 2024: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 6/2026/1578/EM Awaiting decision

  1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  Erection of single storey rear extension to partially replace existing extension

  Submitted 10 Sep 2026
• 6/2026/1577/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  Erection of a single storey rear extension following the part demolition of existing single storey rear extension.

  Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0968/TC Granted

  1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  3 x Elms (dead) to remove to ground level. 1 x Oak to reduce decayed stem by around 3m. Reduce small overextended stem by 1.5m. 1 x Lawson cypress to remove to ground level.

  Decided 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/0972/EMT Granted

  1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  3 x Elms (dead) to remove to ground level. 1 x Oak to reduce decayed stem by around 3m. Reduce small overextended stem by 1.5m. 1 x Lawson Cypress to remove to ground level.

  Decided 25 Aug 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/0552/VAR Granted

  1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2023/1370/HOUSE

  Decided 18 May 2026 Amendments
• 6/2024/2097/TC Granted

  1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  1 x Lawson cypress to remove in sections to ground level. Nuisance to neighbour and also stopping the walnut crown to grow properly 1 x Walnut to reduce by approximately 1.2m height and width. Reducing to maintain size and shape 1 x Lawson cypress to reduce by approximately 2m in height to retain size and shape

  Decided 18 Dec 2024 Trees

1. 31 Oct 2024

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 1 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Welwyn Hatfield granted permission on 19 December 2024, 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  6/2026/0968/TC Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  3 x Elms (dead) to remove to ground level. 1 x Oak to reduce decayed stem by around 3m. Reduce small overextended stem by 1.5m. 1 x Lawson cypress to remove to ground level.

  Granted Trees

• 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  6/2026/0972/EMT Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  3 x Elms (dead) to remove to ground level. 1 x Oak to reduce decayed stem by around 3m. Reduce small overextended stem by 1.5m. 1 x Lawson Cypress to remove to ground level.

  Granted Trees

• 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  6/2026/0552/VAR Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2023/1370/HOUSE

  Granted Amendments 1 doc
  Major scheme

• 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  6/2024/2097/TC Submitted 31 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  1 x Lawson cypress to remove in sections to ground level. Nuisance to neighbour and also stopping the walnut crown to grow properly 1 x Walnut to reduce by approximately 1.2m height and width. Reducing to maintain size and shape 1 x Lawson cypress to reduce by approximately 2m in height to retain size and shape

  Granted Trees

• 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  6/2026/1577/HOUSE Submitted 10 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Erection of a single storey rear extension following the part demolition of existing single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 1 The Orchard Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PL

  6/2026/1578/EM Submitted 10 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Erection of single storey rear extension to partially replace existing extension

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 6/2026/1523/EMT Granted

  5 Hitherway Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RG

  4 x Whitebeams to fell. No replanting

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/1514/TPO Granted

  6A Wendover Drive Welwyn AL6 9LT

  T1 1 x Beech to remove in sections to ground level - Tree is almost dead and in poor condition T2 1 x Beech to reduce to clear property by 1.5m - Branches rubbing on property

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/1300/EMT Granted

  1 Perrywood Walden Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PZ

  G1 - 2 x Beech and 3 x Hornbeams all hanging low over the footpath and road. Crown lift to 4m. T2 - Hornbeam growing very close to the building and low over the drive. To reduce back on building side by 1.5m and crown lift over the road to 4m.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/1495/EMT Granted

  2 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DF

  1 x Holly to reduce height by approx 3m height 1 x Lawson Cypress to reduce by approx 2.5m in height 1 x Plum to reduce height by approx 3m 1 x Apple to reduce lateral branches by approx 2m to reduce lateral branches over lawn 1 x Ash to reduce lateral branches over lawn area by approx 2m

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/1497/TC Granted

  2 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DF

  1 x Holly to reduce height by approximately 3m height 1 x Lawson cypress to reduce by approximately 2.5m in height. 1 x Plum to reduce height by approximately 3m Above 3 are domination side of the garden, they are thick dense and evergreen. Reducing to allow more light into garden and control the size 1 x Apple to reduce lateral branches over lawn area by approximately 2m to reduce lateral branches over lawn to maintain size of tree & provide more space and light to lawn area 1 x Ash to reduce lateral branches over lawn area by approximately 2m to reduce lateral branches as now crossing half the garden and blocking light

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees