Planning application
6/2026/0810/EM
78 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DP
Proposal
Erection of a part single-storey rear extension, part first-floor rear extension, and associated alterations to the existing dwelling in order to improve the internal arrangement and increase the amount of accommodation available for modern family occupation
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/0810/EM
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
8 May 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
-
12 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
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 this record
Reading the register
This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Welwyn Hatfield is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.
Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
6/2026/0728/HOUSE Awaiting decision
78 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DP
Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension, garage conversion with removal of garage door and installation of rooflights
-
6/2026/0667/EM Granted
78 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DP
Detached, single-storey timber garden office in the rear garden, an EV charging point at the front of property and air source heat pump installation.
-
6/2026/0905/TC Granted
74 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DP
Removal of dead Ash tree in the back of the garden- 5 day Notice
-
6/2026/1144/EMT Awaiting decision
74 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DP
Removal of dead Ash tree in the back of the garden- 5 day Notice
-
6/2026/1208/TC Awaiting decision
70 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DP
1 x Ash to reduce canopy by 2.5m height & width.
-
6/2026/1211/EMT Awaiting decision
70 Valley Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DP
1 x Ash to reduce canopy by 2.5m height & width.