31A Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 6/2024/1335/COND Split decision

  31A Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  Submission of details pursuant to condition number 2 (Replacement Window Details) and 5 (Details of Bin Storage) on planning permission 6/2022/2632/FULL

  Decided 3 Sep 2024 Conditions
• 6/2022/2632/FULL Granted

  31A Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  Conversion of vacant office space to first floor of building to create 3no flats new acoustic encloser to rear and elevational alterations.

  Decided 3 Feb 2023 Full applications

1. 2 Jul 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 22 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

4. 7 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Under Consideration.

5. 18 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

Welwyn Hatfield refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 31A Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2022/2632/FULL Submitted 18 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Conversion of vacant office space to first floor of building to create 3no flats new acoustic encloser to rear and elevational alterations.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Several homes

• 31A Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2024/1335/COND Submitted 11 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition number 2 (Replacement Window Details) and 5 (Details of Bin Storage) on planning permission 6/2022/2632/FULL

  Split decision Conditions Windows or glazing

• 31A Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6PG

  6/2021/2016/PN11 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Prior approval for change of use from Use Class B1a (office) to Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse)

  Withdrawn Prior approval
  Domestic

• 41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2026/1384/FULL Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis, installation of kitchen extraction canopy and air supply system on the rear flat roof and 3x cowl lights and retractable awning to the front elevation of the building.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• 41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2026/1383/ADV Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Installation of 1x illuminated fascia sign, 1x illuminated hanging sign, retractable awning, 3x cowl lights, 2x internal digital screens and vinyl signs.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• Pavement outside 43 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

  6/2026/1444/FULL Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Installation of 1No. Street Hub Unit

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 6/2026/1052/FULL Granted

  Unit 3 Woodside Lane Hatfield AL9 6DE

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

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/1264/FULL Granted

  53 Brookmans Avenue Brookmans Park AL9 7QG

  Erection of dwelling with boundary wall and gates following demolition of existing property

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/1337/FULL Granted

  Royal Veterinary College Hawkshead Lane North Mymms AL9 7TA

  Relocation of the Transfusion Medicine Vet Pod and associated parking, landscaping and associated works

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/1689/MAJ Awaiting decision

  Howlands House Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QJ

  Erection of a single 3 and 4-storey building comprising 44 temporary accommodation homes, staff office and laundry facilities, children's play space, cycle and vehicular parking, associated servicing, plant enclosure, substation, landscaping and external works.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/0952/FULL Granted

  18 Fallowfield Welwyn Garden City AL7 1EE

  Retrospective application for change of use from amenity land to residential land to form part hardstanding and part garden land at the front of the property and installation of a drop kerb

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications