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120 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG

Awaiting decision Welwyn Hatfield 6/2026/1345/TC TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

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
Under Consultation
Received
31 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Ward
Howlands
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL7 4RG

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Jul 2026

    Received by Welwyn Hatfield

  2. 15 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 25 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.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

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.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

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