Planning application
183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Works: Trees
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
T1 & T2 – Field Maples reduce the crowns by approximately 3m in height and 1.5m radially to provide a balanced crown and reduce overhang above the public footpath. Remove the failed stem and leave the trees in a safe condition. T3 – Pine crown thin the upper half of the canopy to reduce the dense reaction growth resulting from previous pruning works by approx 1m (10%), matching the density of the lower crown. Undertake minor formative pruning to improve the overall shape. T4 – Cherry (Dead) Monolith the dead Cherry to approximately 3m above ground level T5 – Holly Reduce the crown by approximately 2m all round, leaving a balanced and natural-looking crown.
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1220/TC
Application record
- Reference
- 6/2026/1220/TC
- Type
- TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA
- Status
- Decided - Withdrawn
- Decision
- Withdrawn
- Received
- 13 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 14 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 17 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Howlands
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL7 4RL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Welwyn Hatfield register
This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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6/2026/1139/EMT Withdrawn
183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
T1 & T2 – Field Maples (Front of Property) Reduce the crowns by approximately 3m in height and 1.5m radially to provide balanced crowns and reduce overhang above the public footpath. Remove all ivy from the stems. Remove the failed stem and leave the trees in a safe condition. T3 – Pine (Rear Garden) Crown thin the upper half of the canopy to reduce the dense reaction growth resulting from previous pruning works, matching the density of the lower crown. Undertake minor formative pruning to improve the overall shape. T4 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Monolith the dead Cherry to approximately 3m above ground level, retaining the ivy on the remaining stem where practicable. The tree overhangs the neighbouring property. T5 – Holly (Rear Garden) Reduce the crown by approximately 2m all round, leaving a balanced and natural-looking crown. T6 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Prune back the ivy covering the dead stem to reduce weight and minimise the risk of stem failure.
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6/2023/0447/EMT Granted
183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Rear: 1 x Cherry - reduce by approximately 1m, thin epicormic shoots by 25% volume Front: Holly - reduce to around 1.2m above garage roof
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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14 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Withdrawn
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What withdrawal means
The applicant withdrew this application before Welwyn Hatfield decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
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.
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183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
Rear: 1 x Cherry - reduce by approximately 1m, thin epicormic shoots by 25% volume Front: Holly - reduce to around 1.2m above garage roof
Granted Trees -
183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL
T1 & T2 – Field Maples (Front of Property) Reduce the crowns by approximately 3m in height and 1.5m radially to provide balanced crowns and reduce overhang above the public footpath. Remove all ivy from the stems. Remove the failed stem and leave the trees in a safe condition. T3 – Pine (Rear Garden) Crown thin the upper half of the canopy to reduce the dense reaction growth resulting from previous pruning works, matching the density of the lower crown. Undertake minor formative pruning to improve the overall shape. T4 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Monolith the dead Cherry to approximately 3m above ground level, retaining the ivy on the remaining stem where practicable. The tree overhangs the neighbouring property. T5 – Holly (Rear Garden) Reduce the crown by approximately 2m all round, leaving a balanced and natural-looking crown. T6 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Prune back the ivy covering the dead stem to reduce weight and minimise the risk of stem failure.
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