Planning application
6/2026/0744/EM
1 Old Forge Close Welwyn AL6 0SR
Proposal
Proposed removal of redundant boiler chimney at rear of property
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/0744/EM
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Apr 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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23 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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