Planning application
6/2025/2361/VAR
Former Shredded Wheat Factory Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6UN
Proposal
Variation of condition number 56 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ
As published by the council, reference 6/2025/2361/VAR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Nov 2025
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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23 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Welwyn Hatfield 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.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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6/2025/1635/LB Awaiting decision
Former Shredded Wheat Factory Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1RR
Listed Building Consent for the partial demolition of existing structures (including the Grade II Listed Production Hall) and alterations to retained buildings to enable the change of use to retail, commercial, and leisure uses (Use Classes E, F2, and Sui Generis)
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6/2025/0321/MAJ Awaiting decision
Former Shredded Wheat Factory Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1RR
Detailed Planning Application for redevelopment of the former Shredded Wheat Factory site to include for demolition of some existing structures (including some Grade II Listed Buildings), and the provision of townhouses (Use Class C3), residential care accommodation for the elderly (Use Class C2) with associated communal facilities, Build to Rent accommodation (Use Class C3) with associated communal facilities, an aparthotel (Use Class C1), a retail and cycle hub unit (Use Classes E and Sui Generis), and the change of use of remaining existing retained buildings to retail, commercial and leisure uses (Use Classes E, F2 and Sui Generis) with associated cycle parking, car parking, access, landscaping and other supporting infrastructure. Linked with application 6/2025/1635/LB.
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6/2024/1757/COND Refused
29 Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3BQ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 8 (material samples) & 31 (materials samples) on planning permission 6/2019/3024/MAJ
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6/2024/1609/COND Granted
29 Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3BQ
Submission of details pursuant of condition 13 and 36 (Ecological/Habitat/Biodiversity Enhancement) on planning permission 6/2019/3024/MAJ
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6/2026/0940/ADV Granted
The Howard Centre Unit 32 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HA
Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign, 1 x illuminated projecting sign, 1no. mounted barci logo sign, menu box illuminated sign and festoon lighting.
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6/2026/0870/FULL Awaiting decision
Land Outside 54 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BP
Installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display
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6/2026/0659/VAR Granted
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6/2026/0752/VAR Refused
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Variation of condition 3 (levels), 6 (hard and soft landscaping), 7 (materials), 9 (energy statement) and 16 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2024/1554/FULL
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6/2026/0978/VAR Awaiting decision
Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB
Removal of condition 14 (earthworks) and variation of condition 19 (fire hydrants) on planning permission 6/2023/1802/MAJ
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6/2026/0944/VAR Awaiting decision
11 and 12 Tolmers Gardens Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4JE
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6/2026/0925/VAR Awaiting decision
Home Farm 15 New Park Road Newgate Street Hertford SG13 8RD
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