Planning application
30 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Reduction by 40% of Oak tree (T5) Reduction of the Holly hedge (T8) to 8 feet high
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1236/EMT
Application record
- Reference
- 6/2026/1236/EMT
- Type
- ESTATE MANAGEMENT TREES
- Status
- Decided - Granted
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 14 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 9 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Sherrards
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL8 7RZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Welwyn Hatfield register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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6/2026/1230/TC Granted
30 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RZ
Tree and Hedge maintenance and remedial works 1. Reduction by 40% of oak tree (T5 on attached plan) . A trunk of this tree recently fell and was removed by the council. The remaining trunk is under stress form the canopy weight and there is a risk of summer branch drop. 2. Reduction of the holly hedge (T8 on the attached plan) to 8 feet high. This hedge has not been attended to for many years and has become over grown and is crowding the other trees in the hedge
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jul 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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15 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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15 Aug 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Under Consultation.
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9 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Granted
What this grant of permission means
Welwyn Hatfield granted permission on 9 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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30 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RZ
Tree and Hedge maintenance and remedial works 1. Reduction by 40% of oak tree (T5 on attached plan) . A trunk of this tree recently fell and was removed by the council. The remaining trunk is under stress form the canopy weight and there is a risk of summer branch drop. 2. Reduction of the holly hedge (T8 on the attached plan) to 8 feet high. This hedge has not been attended to for many years and has become over grown and is crowding the other trees in the hedge
Granted Trees -
24 Pentley Park Welwyn Garden City AL8 7SB
97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep
Fell 1 x Liquidambar styraciflua (sweet gum).
Awaiting decision Trees -
24 Pentley Park Welwyn Garden City AL8 7SB
Fell 1 x Acer (T10) Fell 1 x Hornbeam (T13)
Granted Trees -
25 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RX
Erection of a part single part two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, addition of rooflights and solar panels to the roof slope and alterations to landscaping on frontage
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormerSmall domestic -
25 Coneydale Welwyn Garden City AL8 7RX
Erection of a part single, part double storey rear extension including the installation of solar panels, single storey side extension and increase of existing hardstanding to the drive to allow for one additional car parking space
Granted ExtensionSmall domestic -
26 Pentley Park Welwyn Garden Cit AL8 7SB
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 3 (Schedule of Repairs for Windows) on planning permission 6/2021/1668/LB
Withdrawn Conditions Windows or glazing
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6/2026/1256/TC Granted
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6/2026/0953/TPO Granted
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6/2026/0947/TPO Refused
Claregate Thornton Road Little Heath Potters Bar EN6 1BY
T1 & T2 Ash to reduce lateral and vertical growth by 2.0-3.0m approx. T3 Pine to reduce back overhanging branches by 2m approx on the flats side of the tree. T4 Sycamore to reduce back by 2.0m approx on the flats side of the tree, to clear the roof. G1 Mixed species group of mainly Sycamores and Limes to lift over pavement and road to clear by 5.0, only over the highway. G2 Row of limes to thin by 15%. T5 Pine to cut back by 1.0- 2.0m on the flats side. Covered by TPO 683