Council owned flats: 38-48 & 50-60 Aldykes Hatfield AL10 8EF

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 25 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Council owned flats in Aldykes & Briars Wood 2-12, 14-24 Aldykes Hatfield & 38-48 & 50-60 Briars Wood Hatfield AL10 8EF

  6/2026/1272/FULL Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Installation of insulation to all of the external walls, replacement windows and doors to double/triple glazed units and thermal doors, balcony insulation system to be added to balcony slab and new railings (to match existing) to be installed, replacement of existing cladding panels with non combustible fibre-cement plank, colour to match existing

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Council owned flats: 26-36 Aldykes Hatfield AL10 8EF and 44-54 Feather Del, Hatfield AL10 8DD

  6/2026/1273/FULL Submitted 20 Jul 2026 92m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Replacement windows and doors to double/triple glazed units and thermal doors with the addition of balcony insulation system to balcony slab and new railings (to match existing, installation of cavity wall insulation to all external walls

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 28 Briars Wood Hatfield AL10 8DG

  6/2023/0167/FULL Submitted 24 Jan 2023 126m away

  Change of use from amenity land to residential driveway and installation of hardstanding (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications

• 5 Meadow Croft Hatfield AL10 0SG

  6/2021/2044/PN8 Submitted 6 Jul 2021 148m away

  Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5m in depth, 3.3m in height and 3m to the eaves.

  Granted Prior approval Extension
  Small domestic

• 5 Meadow Croft Hatfield AL10 0SG

  6/2021/2048/LAWP Submitted 6 Jul 2021 148m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for erection of single storey rear extension and front porch

  Granted Lawful development Extension
  Small domestic

• 7 Meadow Croft Hatfield AL10 0SG

  6/2021/2310/PN8 Submitted 3 Aug 2021 156m away

  Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5m in depth, 3.3m in height, 3m to the eaves

  Granted Prior approval Extension
  Small domestic

• 6/2026/0929/FULL Granted

  Old Owen's Sports Ground Coopers Lane Potters Bar EN6 4NF

  Installation of 1 no. single padel court

  27 May 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/0740/FULL Withdrawn

  Land to the rear of 8 Birds Close Welwyn Garden City AL7 4AR

  Erection of a single storey detached dwelling with basement

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/1231/FULL Withdrawn

  St Johns Church Of England Jmi School Lemsford Village Lemsford Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TR

  Installation of new fencing and gates across the school boundary adjacent to the main road

  13 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/0960/FULL Refused

  15 Tiger Moth Way Hatfield AL10 9LT

  Change of use of general amenity land to residential garden and erection of a 2 metre high timber boundary fence following removal of existing hedge and boundary treatment

  1 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/0300/FULL Refused

  Warren Lodge Stables Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JX

  Change of use of land to use as a Gypsy/Traveller caravan site, comprising 9 pitches each accommodating two caravans, including no more than one static caravan/mobile home per pitch, together with the laying of hardstanding and erection of acoustic fence

  19 Feb 2026 Full applications