7 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 31 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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.

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• 7 Elmwood Welwyn Garden City AL8 6LD

  6/2026/1326/HOUSE Submitted 29 Jul 2026 0m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

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

  Awaiting decision Householder
  Domestic

• 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