Planning application
6/2026/1138/EMT
22 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
Proposal
1 x Spruce to reduce Southern branches (towards property) by approximately 1.2m from branch tips, full height of the tree Large mature tree with potential to grow larger. Excessively close proximity to neighbouring property, overhanging their patio area and causing excessive needle drop and bird mess on a regular basis reducing the owners ability to enjoy their outdoor space
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1138/EMT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jun 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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2 Aug 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Under Consultation.
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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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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6/2026/1135/TC Awaiting decision
22 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
1 x Spruce to reduce Southern branches (towards property) by approximately 1.2m from branch tips, full height of the tree Large mature tree with potential to grow larger. Excessively close proximity to neighbouring property, overhanging their patio area and causing excessive needle drop and bird mess on a regular basis reducing the owners ability to enjoy their outdoor space
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6/2026/1137/EMT Awaiting decision
20 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
1 x Hornbeam to reduce by approximately 2m in both height and width, not exceeding historic pruning points. the tree has routinely been maintained back to suitable growth points. This would be the case again, reducing the overhang onto the driveway and footpath minimising debris and bird poo falling onto the path and cars. Retaining a compact canopy and preventing the regrowth becoming over extended.
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6/2026/1134/TC Awaiting decision
20 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
1 x Hornbeam to reduce by approximately 2m in both height and width, not exceeding historic pruning points. the tree has routinely been maintained back to suitable growth points. This would be the case again, reducing the overhang onto the driveway and footpath minimising debris and bird poo falling onto the path and cars. Retaining a compact canopy and preventing the regrowth becoming over extended.
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6/2026/1071/EM Awaiting decision
38 Reddings Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LA
Replacement of the failing roof system, including removal of existing steel roof panels, insulation and associated coverings, installation of new 130mm & 140mm PIR insulation to meet current Building Regulations, and installation of a new SikaPlan G-18 single-ply membrane roof covering in Lead Grey (RAL 7011). The works also include improvements to the existing roof drainage arrangement by correcting inadequate falls to the central valley and gutters to prevent water ponding, together with removal of steel cladding around the chimney and water tank enclosure to expose the original brickwork. The existing butterfly roof form and flat-roofed extension will be retained
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6/2026/0455/EMT Granted
3 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level.
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6/2026/0437/TC Granted
3 Roundwood Drive Welwyn Garden City AL8 7JZ
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level.
Other trees applications
In Welwyn Hatfield
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6/2026/1285/TPO Awaiting decision
24 Hill Rise Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4EJ
Type of Tree : Multi-Stemed Hornbeam Number on Sketch Plan - G1 Reduction of tree size by circa 20% -25% Reason for request : Maintenance Location - within boundary of 24 Hill Rise - facing HILL RISE (covered by TPO 513 (2016))
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6/2026/1280/TC Awaiting decision
110 Woodside House Bridge Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6UL
T1- muti-stemmed Oak tree to lift by 4 metres and cut back by 2-3 metres for light and maintenance. T2-a row of 7 Beech trees to lift to 4 metres and cut back by 2-3 metres for light and maintenance as they are overgrowing the building.
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6/2026/1271/TPO Awaiting decision
33 Oaklands Rise Welwyn AL6 0RN
TPO 673 Removal of dead hornbeam tree
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6/2026/1277/TC Awaiting decision
36 Blakemere Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PJ
Reduce 1 x Lime Tree by removing up to 3m of regrowth
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6/2026/0924/TC Granted
11 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RX
1 x Oak to reduce back to previous pruning points (approx 1.5m in height and width). Lawson Cypress (under Oak) to reduce by 3m in height. Trim sides hard while maintaining green. 1 x Eucalyptus to reduce by approximately 2m height. 1 x Willow to reduce by approximately 2m in height and 1.5m in width. 1 x Lawson Cypress to fell.