Tesco Stores Ltd Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JY

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 19 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Required and Granted

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Welwyn Hatfield granted permission on 8 July 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Tesco Superstore Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JY

  6/2026/0982/FULL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 32m away

  Installation of one self service laundry kiosk to Tesco superstore curtilage

  Granted Full applications

• Tesco Superstore Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JY

  6/2026/0981/ADV Submitted 3 Jun 2026 40m away

  Installation of one self service laundry kiosk to Tesco superstore curtilage

  Granted Advertising

• Unit 1A Oldings Corner Retail Park Comet Way Hatfield AL9 5JJ

  6/2024/1848/FULL Submitted 26 Sep 2024 158m away

  Erection and installation of external plant area, associated structures, lighting and plant equipment

  Granted Full applications

• Warren Lodge Stables Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JX

  6/2026/0300/FULL Submitted 19 Feb 2026 161m away

  Change of use of land to use as a Gypsy/Traveller caravan site, comprising 9 pitches each accommodating two caravans, including no more than one static caravan/mobile home per pitch, together with the laying of hardstanding and erection of acoustic fence

  Refused Full applications
  Small domestic

• Unit 1A Oldings Corner Retail Park Comet Way Hatfield AL9 5JJ

  6/2024/1664/ADV Submitted 30 Aug 2024 166m away

  Installation of 1 x internally illuminated totum sign

  Granted Advertising

• Unit 1A Oldings Corner Retail Park Comet Way Hatfield AL9 5JJ

  6/2024/1666/ADV Submitted 30 Aug 2024 167m away

  Installation of 3D illuminated lettering, 2 x internally illuminated window signs, 1 x illuminated box sign, 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign and 5 x vinyl graphic to be installed on 5 no. trolley bays

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing

• 6/2026/1385/PN14 Granted

  Car Park at Bishops Square Hatfield Business Park Hatfield AL10 9NE

  Prior approval for demolition of existing carpark building

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 6/2026/1125/PN8 Granted

  39 The Ridgeway Northaw EN6 4BD

  Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extensions measuring 8m in depth, 4m in height and 3m to the eaves

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 6/2026/1494/PN8 Awaiting decision

  6 West View Hatfield AL10 0PJ

  Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth, 3m in height and 3m to the eaves

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 6/2026/1217/PN8 Refused

  48 Great Ganett Welwyn Garden City AL7 3DE

  Prior approval for a single storey rear extension measuring 4m in depth, 3m to the eaves and the maximum height of 3m

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 6/2026/1411/PN15 Awaiting decision

  Grass verge along Bessemer Road Bessemer Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1ET

  Prior approval for the installation of 20m high Taurus Street pole with 9no antennas, 6no RRH and equipment housing, together with associated ancillary development

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Prior approval