Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 25 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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

• Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG

  6/2024/1363/FULL Submitted 17 Jul 2024 0m away

  Change of use of the property from hotel (Use Class C1) to hostel (Sui Generis) for a temporary period until 31st March 2026

  Granted Full applications

• Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG

  6/2021/1164/FULL Submitted 12 Apr 2021 0m away

  Change of use and conversion of existing vacant hotel into 53 room hostel and erection of further 40 units of accommodation in the car park for a temporary period of up to 3 years.

  Granted Full applications
  Major scheme

• Car Park at Bishops Square Hatfield Business Park Hatfield AL10 9NE

  6/2026/1385/PN14 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50m away

  Prior approval for demolition of existing carpark building

  Granted Prior approval Demolition

• The Galleria Comet Way Hatfield AL10 0XR

  6/2026/0325/FULL Submitted 23 Feb 2026 104m away

  Alteration to southern highway access and adjacent internal roads

  Granted Full applications

• Street Record Parkhouse Court Hatfield AL10 9QZ

  6/2024/1707/TPO Submitted 5 Sep 2024 110m away

  TG4A (My ref)- Corsican Pine (Your TPO ref = TPO 938 (2023) T2) - Fell to ground level - Reason = Poor condition high risk location TG4B (My ref) - Corsican Pine ( Your TPO ref = TPO 938 (2023) T3) - Fell to ground level - Reason = Poor condition high risk location TG4C (My ref) - Sycamore (Your TPO ref = TPO 938 (2023) T7) - Crown lift to 5m (Current height 12m, spread 6m, no change after works) Reason = Good tree management, prevent nuisance to highway and pavement TG4D (My ref) - Field Maple (Your TPO ref = TPO 301 T14) - Crown lift to 5m (Current height 9m, spread 4m, no change after works) Reason = Good tree management, prevent nuisance to highway and pavement

  Granted Trees

• Units 40-45 The Galleria Outlet Shopping Centre Comet Way Hatfield AL10 0XR

  6/2022/2660/LAWP Submitted 22 Nov 2022 116m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for the change from Class E(a) to Class E(d). Intended hours of operation would be 24 hours 7 days a week.

  Granted Lawful development

• 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