Planning application
120 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Fell 11 conifers and replace with evergreen cherry laurel. Works sought following safety concerns during high winds and heavy rain, recent fallen branches and tree surgeon advising pruning to create a hedge isn't possible.
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1345/TC
Application record
- Reference
- 6/2026/1345/TC
- Type
- TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No Objection
- Received
- 31 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 31 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 21 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Howlands
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL7 4RG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Jul 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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15 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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21 Sep 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
What this grant of permission means
Welwyn Hatfield granted permission on 21 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.
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