The Oaks 2 Highfields Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4EL

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 20 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 September 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 decided tree works applications in a median of 46 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 8 Wood View Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4RE

  6/2021/1600/HOUSE Submitted 19 May 2021 32m away

  Erection of two storey side and rear extension with new front dormer on existing roof

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer
  Domestic

• 14 Wood View Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4RE

  6/2022/2754/HOUSE Submitted 5 Dec 2022 63m away

  Erection of single storey side extension with external alterations following the demolition of existing garage. Internal alterations. Installation of front facing roof light. Alterations to patio/garden

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 6 Highfields Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4EL

  6/2026/1170/HOUSE Submitted 6 Jul 2026 70m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Conversion of garage into study room, repositioning of lower ground floor entrance hall, erection of lower ground and upper ground floor side extension with internal alterations, replacement of existing front and side building brickwork with K-Render finish, removal of chimney and installation of 2 rooflights

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer
  Domestic

• 16 Wood View Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4RE

  6/2023/0542/HOUSE Submitted 9 Mar 2023 78m away

  Erection of rear and side extensions at ground and first floor levels, extensions to front roof slope, along with solar panels to rear roof slope and green roof to existing ground floor rear extension

  Refused Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 47 Hill Rise Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4RX

  6/2023/0260/TPO Submitted 2 Feb 2023 125m away

  T1 - Oak – height 16m / spread 14m Notes of Condition of tree: Previously been pruned hard and has re-grown 3-4m of thus healthy. Requested woks: Reduce crown over all by 1m. Reduce height from 16m to 15m and width from 14m to 13m. Reasons for woks: Due to size and light issue within small garden.

  Granted Trees

• 60 Hill Rise Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4RG

  6/2026/0492/HOUSE Submitted 17 Mar 2026 126m away

  Erection of single storey rear infill extension, garage conversion and alterations to fenestration

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 6/2026/1531/TPO Withdrawn

  37 The Ridgeway Cuffley EN6 4BB

  T1 English Oak (Quercus robur) ref T316 fell to ground level

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/1236/EMT Granted

  30 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RZ

  Reduction by 40% of Oak tree (T5) Reduction of the Holly hedge (T8) to 8 feet high

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/1254/EMT Granted

  94 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HL

  1 x Hornbeam to reduce by approximately 3m height and width.

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/1256/TC Granted

  94 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HL

  1 x Hornbeam to reduce by approx 3m height and width.

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
• 6/2026/0953/TPO Granted

  14 Birch Grove Welwyn AL6 0QP

  T1-T10 Hornbeam to repollard back to previous pollard points roughly 3m cut back to main trunk. T11-T15 Hornbeam to cut back by 1.5m boundary of all branches overhanging rear boundary.

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Trees