Site Of Former Swan Stables Woodside Lane AL9 6DE

1. 20 May 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 28 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 22 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Welwyn Hatfield took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Welwyn Hatfield for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Welwyn Hatfield's median decision took 58 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Unit 3 Woodside Lane Hatfield AL9 6DE

  6/2026/1052/FULL Submitted 17 Jun 2026 58m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

  Retention of an extension to the existing building and the erection of a rear extension following demolition of existing buildings (part retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition

• The Bungalow Great North Road Hatfield AL9 6DB

  6/2024/1149/FULL Submitted 19 Jun 2024 61m away

  Erection of 4 dwellings following the demolition of existing bungalow

  Granted Full applications Demolition 1 doc
  Several homes

• Swan Stables Woodside Lane Hatfield AL9 6DE

  6/2024/1561/OUTLINE Submitted 15 Aug 2024 66m away

  Outline permission for the erection of 3 dwellings with all matters reserved

  Granted Outline
  Several homes

• The Bungalow and Bell Bar Service Station Great North Road Hatfield AL9 6DB

  6/2023/2120/FULL Submitted 19 Oct 2023 106m away

  Demolition of bungalow and car wash to allow for the creation of charging zone with the erection of EV chargers, canopy, three jet wash bays, sub-station enclosure, plant room and change of use of a vehicle workshop to an EV testing facility with associated forecourt works

  Refused Full applications Demolition

• Bell Bar Service Station Great North Road Hatfield AL9 6DA

  6/2025/2464/FULL Submitted 25 Nov 2025 114m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~3 Apr

  Reconfiguration of the site to include the erection of an extension to the existing sales building, demolition of existing bungalow, 2no. new proposed jet washers, 1no. new floodlight, 1no. new plantroom, alterations to internal kerbs and the creation of a new fenced bin store

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 1 doc

• The Firs Park Woodside Lane Hatfield AL9 6DG

  6/2026/0197/LAWP Submitted 4 Feb 2026 292m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for the use of land as a permanent residential caravan site without limitation

  Refused Lawful development

• 6/2025/0871/OUTLINE Granted

  Land at Pooleys Lane Welham Green AL9 7LQ

  Outline application for up to 80 dwellings with all matters reserved except access

  Received 12 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/1448/PIP Awaiting decision

  Land North of 58 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY

  Permission in principle for the erection of a single dwelling

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0649/EIA Decided

  Land South of Northaw Road East Cuffley

  Request for a screening opinion to determine whether an Environmental Statement is required in relation to the development of up to approximately 200-250 dwellings with associated landscaping and public open space

  Received 13 Apr, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0765/EIA Decided

  Small Animal Hospital at the Hawkshead Campus of the Royal Veterinary College AL9 7TA

  Request for a screening opinion for proposal to implement the proposals for a new Small Animal Hospital as per the Approved Hawkshead Campus Masterplan (2018): Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion under Regulations 5 and 6 of the Town and Country Planning (E nvironmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended)

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0200/PIP Refused

  5 The Drive Ponsbourne Park Ponsbourne Park Hertford SG13 8QS

  Residential development of 2 units

  Received 4 Feb, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Outline