7 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 7 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

  6/2026/1327/EM Submitted 29 Jul 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Installation of two air conditioning units, one to each side elevation

  Awaiting decision

• 7 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

  6/2023/0351/TC Submitted 14 Feb 2023 0m away

  Oak tree at end of back garden of 7 Elmwood Removal of deadwood branches for safety reasons It does not overhang any buildings, but does hang over the playground of Apple croft school so we would ensure the school and any neighbours are aware, and agree a suitable time.

  Granted Trees

• 9 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

  6/2023/0407/EMT Submitted 22 Feb 2023 15m away

  1 x Golden Cypress to fell to ground level - Declining health

  Granted Trees

• 9 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

  6/2023/0406/TC Submitted 22 Feb 2023 15m away

  1 x Golden Cypress to fell to ground level - Declining health

  Granted Trees

• 11 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

  6/2024/1517/TC Submitted 9 Aug 2024 30m away

  T1-Poplar x 2-Re-pollard back to old points to maintain size and shape for the area

  Granted Trees

• 11 Elmwood, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6LD

  6/2024/1519/EMT Submitted 9 Aug 2024 30m away

  T1-Poplar x 2-Re-pollard back to old points to maintain size and shape for the area.

  Granted Trees

• 6/2026/1228/HOUSE Granted

  109 Mount Way Welwyn Garden City AL7 4LA

  Erection of single storey front extension

  13 Jul 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1011/HOUSE Granted

  5 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QW

  Erection of rear extension, single storey side extension, new porch, additions/alterations to windows on side elevation and demolition of garage

  9 Jun 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0703/HOUSE Granted

  57 Great North Road Brookmans Park AL9 6LA

  Erection of part double part single storey rear extension, single storey front porch extension, raising of roof and eaves to accommodate loft conversion, alterations to materials and fenestration, erection of front boundary wall and gates

  20 Apr 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0534/HOUSE Refused

  16 Chipmunk Chase Hatfield AL10 9GH

  Retention of single storey rear extension and garage conversion to study/office

  24 Mar 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1175/HOUSE Granted

  5A Honeycroft Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HR

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to opening on side elevation and garden room with covered area following demolition of conservatory

  7 Jul 2026 Householder