6 Huggins Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7LR

1. 8 Jul 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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. 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 2 Parsonage Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7LU

  6/2026/0989/LAWP Submitted 4 Jun 2026 26m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension
  Small domestic

• 6 Parsonage Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7LU

  6/2021/1778/HOUSE Submitted 8 Jun 2021 41m away

  Erection of a two storey side and rear extension, demolition of garage and alterations to fenestration

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1
  Domestic

• 40 Dellsome Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7ND

  6/2026/1250/LAWP Submitted 16 Jul 2026 65m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Certificate of lawfulness for Class A - Larger single storey rear extension (previously subject to prior approval application ref: 6/25/1851/PN8), Class B - Roof extension/hip to gable conversion, Class C - Other alterations to roof

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 9 Huggins Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7LT

  6/2021/1548/PN8 Submitted 14 May 2021 74m away

  Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5m in depth, 3.2m in height and 3m to the eaves.

  Decided Prior approval Extension
  Small domestic

• 14 Huggins Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7LR

  6/2021/1402/COND Submitted 4 May 2021 84m away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition number 1 (material samples) and 2 (roof plans) on planning permission (6/2021/0697/HOUSE)

  Granted Conditions
  Major scheme

• 95 Dellsome Lane Welham Green Hatfield AL9 7NE

  6/2021/1441/LAWP Submitted 7 May 2021 90m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion, including three rooflights and one window on the rear dormer.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 6/2026/1228/HOUSE Granted

  109 Mount Way Welwyn Garden City AL7 4LA

  Erection of single storey front extension

  13 Jul 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1011/HOUSE Granted

  5 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QW

  Erection of rear extension, single storey side extension, new porch, additions/alterations to windows on side elevation and demolition of garage

  9 Jun 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0703/HOUSE Granted

  57 Great North Road Brookmans Park AL9 6LA

  Erection of part double part single storey rear extension, single storey front porch extension, raising of roof and eaves to accommodate loft conversion, alterations to materials and fenestration, erection of front boundary wall and gates

  20 Apr 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0534/HOUSE Refused

  16 Chipmunk Chase Hatfield AL10 9GH

  Retention of single storey rear extension and garage conversion to study/office

  24 Mar 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1175/HOUSE Granted

  5A Honeycroft Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HR

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to opening on side elevation and garden room with covered area following demolition of conservatory

  7 Jul 2026 Householder