135 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 October 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Welwyn Hatfield is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 151 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

  6/2021/1584/HOUSE Submitted 18 May 2021 65m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, following the demolition of existing conservatory.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 151 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

  6/2021/1589/EMH Submitted 18 May 2021 66m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, following the demolition of existing conservatory.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 4 Little Lake Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RT

  6/2021/0923/EM Submitted 22 Mar 2021 68m away

  Retention of summerhouse

  Granted

• 150 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG

  6/2024/1426/EM Submitted 26 Jul 2024 87m away

  Erection of side extension to be used as utility room

  Granted Extension

• 120 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG

  6/2026/1345/TC Submitted 31 Jul 2026 93m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 15 West Mead Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SA

  6/2021/2101/HOUSE Submitted 12 Jul 2021 123m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic