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41 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

Awaiting decision Welwyn Hatfield 6/2026/1383/ADV ADVERT CONSENT

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

Comment by 23 September 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Welwyn Hatfield through their own planning portal.

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Aug 2026

    Received by Welwyn Hatfield

  2. 27 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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

2 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.

Trade members open them from here.

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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 advertising applications

How this application type works

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

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Within 500 metres

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In Welwyn Hatfield

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    Installation of 4 x non-illuminated fascia signs

    18 Jun 2026 Advertising
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    Pavement outside 43 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP

    Installation of 2x advertisement panels on either side of Street Hub Unit

    18 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 6/2026/0914/ADV Refused

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    Installation of: 3No. LINEAR Sports Direct logo - externally mounted and centrally aligned above the entrance. Internally illuminated by white LEDs 3No. USC & GAME logo -Externally mounted on the surface of facade glazing and internally illuminated by white LEDs 10NO. Own brand marketing vinyl over the shop windows - fully covered, blue/red background with white logos 6NO. Own brand marketing vinyl over the shop windows - fully covered, photos 2No grey vinyl stripe

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