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6/2026/1189/LAWE

7 Ely Close Hatfield AL10 0DW

Awaiting decision Welwyn Hatfield LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT - EXISTING

Proposal

Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of the property as a HMO (C4)

As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1189/LAWE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jul 2026

    Received by Welwyn Hatfield

  2. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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 lawful development applications

How this application type works

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

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In Welwyn Hatfield

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    27 May 2026 Lawful development
  • 41 Great North Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TJ

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    20 May 2026 Lawful development
  • 6 The Gardens Brookmans Park AL9 7UL

    Certificate of lawfulness for the conversion of garage, elevational changes to front and rear elevations and new roof lights

    16 Jun 2026 Lawful development