Planning application
The Howard Centre Unit 32 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HA
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign, 1 x illuminated projecting sign, menu box illuminated sign and festoon lighting.
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/0451/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 6/2026/0451/ADV
- Type
- ADVERT CONSENT
- Status
- Decided - Granted
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 12 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 12 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 6 May 2026
- Ward
- Handside
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL8 6HA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Welwyn Hatfield register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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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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6/2026/0450/FULL Granted
The Howard Centre Unit 32 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HA
Installation of external terrace seating and festoon lighting
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Mar 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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6 May 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Welwyn Hatfield granted permission on 6 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.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
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