Planning application
41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of 1x illuminated fascia sign, 1x illuminated hanging sign, retractable awning, 3x cowl lights, 2x internal digital screens and vinyl signs.
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1383/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 6/2026/1383/ADV
- Type
- ADVERT CONSENT
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Handside
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- AL8 6AP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Welwyn Hatfield register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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6/2026/1384/FULL Awaiting decision
41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP
Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis, installation of kitchen extraction canopy and air supply system on the rear flat roof and 3x cowl lights and retractable awning to the front elevation of the building.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Aug 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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27 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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31 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Welwyn Hatfield for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Welwyn Hatfield decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP
80% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis, installation of kitchen extraction canopy and air supply system on the rear flat roof and 3x cowl lights and retractable awning to the front elevation of the building.
Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs -
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80% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct
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Awaiting decision Full applications -
Pavement outside 43 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP
90% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct
Installation of 2x advertisement panels on either side of Street Hub Unit
Awaiting decision Advertising -
47 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP
Installation of 1 x illuminated fascia sign and 1 x illuminated projecting sign or hanging sign (Retrospective)
Refused Advertising -
31A Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6PG
Prior approval for change of use from Use Class B1a (office) to Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse)
Withdrawn Prior approvalDomestic -
31A Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP
Submission of details pursuant to condition number 2 (Replacement Window Details) and 5 (Details of Bin Storage) on planning permission 6/2022/2632/FULL
Split decision Conditions Windows or glazing
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