Planning application
Land West of Brookmans Park Railway Station Bradmore Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7ST
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
A hybrid planning application (part full and part outline) for a phased and severable development comprising: 1. Full planning permission for 437 residential dwellings (Use Class C3); associated new vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access; landscaping and public open space including play and ancillary facilities; sustainable drainage system; associated utilities; and cycle and car parking; 2. Full planning permission for a pedestrian/cycle bridge; 3. Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for a primary school of up to 2 forms of entry (Use Class F1) and associated landscaping, infrastructure, utilities and works.
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/0125/MAJ
Application record
- Reference
- 6/2026/0125/MAJ
- Type
- MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
- Status
- Call In/Major Objection
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 27 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Welham Green & Hatfield South Brookmans Park & Little Heath
- Parish
- North Mymms
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL9 7ST
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jan 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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30 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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Welwyn Hatfield refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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