Planning application
292 Knightsfield Welwyn Garden City AL8 7NQ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Front: 1 x Robinia reduce lateral branches overhanging the roof by approximately 1.5m To prevent debris falling into gutters
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1351/EMT
Application record
- Reference
- 6/2026/1351/EMT
- Type
- ESTATE MANAGEMENT TREES
- Status
- Decided - Granted
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 31 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 31 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 21 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Sherrards
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL8 7NQ
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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13 Sep 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Under Consultation.
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21 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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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