Planning application
6/2026/1219/LAWP
57 Briars Lane Hatfield AL10 8EX
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with the installation of a rear dormer and four rooflights in the front elevation
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1219/LAWP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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6/2026/0987/LAWP Granted
57 Briars Lane Hatfield AL10 8EX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations to the existing carport and garden room
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6/2026/0843/HOUSE Refused
57 Briars Lane Hatfield AL10 8EX
Formation of four dormers to front and a rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion
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6/2026/0842/HOUSE Granted
57 Briars Lane Hatfield AL10 8EX
Erection of a single storey side extension
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6/2024/1144/HOUSE Granted
12A Elm Drive Hatfield AL10 8NU
Erection of chimney flue to side elevation
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6/2026/0827/HOUSE Refused
14 Birch Drive Hatfield AL10 8NX
Erection of part single and part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension and a single storey front porch following demolition of the existing garage
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6/2023/0081/HOUSE Granted
1 Beech Close Hatfield AL10 8NT
Erection of front porch extension
Other lawful development applications
In Welwyn Hatfield
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6/2026/0769/LAWE Refused
6 St Audreys Close Hatfield AL10 8UW
Certificate of existing lawfulness of an HMO
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6/2025/0845/LAWE Refused
Park Farm Northaw Road West Northaw EN6 4NS
Certificate of lawfulness for mixed use of field for storage, dog exercising and training, and agriculture, and the stationing of a caravan, together with ancillary temporary uses including camping
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6/2026/0932/LAWP Granted
169 Bishops Rise Hatfield AL10 9EP
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a single storey rear extension
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6/2026/0900/LAWP Refused
41 Great North Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a hip to gable roof extension, formation of rear dormer, erection of single storey side extension and insertion of rooflight to front elevation
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6/2026/1045/LAWP Granted
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