Planning application
6/2026/0801/TPO
48 Birchall Wood Welwyn Garden City AL7 2HL
Proposal
Norwegian Maple Trees - Scope of works is to cut back all overhanging branches and if agreeable reduce in height TPO 627 (2017)
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/0801/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 May 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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13 May 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 trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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