The Galleria Comet Way Hatfield AL10 0XR

1. 23 Feb 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 30 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Welwyn Hatfield granted permission on 29 May 2026, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Units 40-45 The Galleria Outlet Shopping Centre Comet Way Hatfield AL10 0XR

  6/2022/2660/LAWP Submitted 22 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for the change from Class E(a) to Class E(d). Intended hours of operation would be 24 hours 7 days a week.

  Granted Lawful development

• Units 40 - 45 The Galleria Outlet Shopping Centre Comet Way Hatfield AL10 0XR

  6/2022/2661/FULL Submitted 22 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed external alterations to provide new building access

  Granted Full applications

• Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG

  6/2024/1363/FULL Submitted 17 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use of the property from hotel (Use Class C1) to hostel (Sui Generis) for a temporary period until 31st March 2026

  Granted Full applications

• Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG

  6/2021/1164/FULL Submitted 12 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Change of use and conversion of existing vacant hotel into 53 room hostel and erection of further 40 units of accommodation in the car park for a temporary period of up to 3 years.

  Granted Full applications
  Major scheme

• Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG

  6/2026/1312/FULL Submitted 27 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use of the property from hotel (Use Class C1) to hostel (Sui Generis) for a temporary period until 31st March 2028

  Granted Full applications

• The Galleria Telecommunications Site 61149/WEH010 Comet Way Hatfield AL10 0XR

  6/2021/2084/PN15 Submitted 9 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Prior approval for the removal and replacement of 6no antennas. Internal upgrade of existing equipment room and associated ancillary works

  Granted Prior approval

• 6/2026/1052/FULL Granted

  Unit 3 Woodside Lane Hatfield AL9 6DE

  Retention of an extension to the existing building and the erection of a rear extension following demolition of existing buildings (part retrospective)

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/1264/FULL Granted

  53 Brookmans Avenue Brookmans Park AL9 7QG

  Erection of dwelling with boundary wall and gates following demolition of existing property

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/1337/FULL Granted

  Royal Veterinary College Hawkshead Lane North Mymms AL9 7TA

  Relocation of the Transfusion Medicine Vet Pod and associated parking, landscaping and associated works

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/1689/MAJ Awaiting decision

  Howlands House Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QJ

  Erection of a single 3 and 4-storey building comprising 44 temporary accommodation homes, staff office and laundry facilities, children's play space, cycle and vehicular parking, associated servicing, plant enclosure, substation, landscaping and external works.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/0952/FULL Granted

  18 Fallowfield Welwyn Garden City AL7 1EE

  Retrospective application for change of use from amenity land to residential land to form part hardstanding and part garden land at the front of the property and installation of a drop kerb

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications