Wytmead Essendon Hill Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AW

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• Wytmead Essendon Hill Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AW

  6/2026/0690/LB Submitted 17 Apr 2026 0m away

  Repair and replacement of existing roof tiles, the removal of one existing rooflight, and the replacement of two rooflights, rebuilding of an existing chimney reconstructed to match the form of the adjacent chimney on the same elevation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Roofing

• Wytmead Essendon Hill Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AW

  6/2026/1402/COND Submitted 7 Aug 2026 0m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Submission of details pursuant to Condition 1 (samples of the roof tiles) and condition 3 (rooflights) on listed building consent 6/2026/0690/LB

  Awaiting decision Conditions Loft or dormer Roofing

• 3 Church Cottages Church Street Essendon Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 6AS

  6/2022/2879/COND Submitted 20 Dec 2022 32m away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (Design and materials of staircase and guarding) on planning permission 6/2022/1956/LB

  Granted Conditions

• 1 The Terrace West End Lane Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AU

  6/2026/1090/HOUSE Submitted 23 Jun 2026 100m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 1 doc
  Small domestic

• Essendon House Church Street Hatfield AL9 6AR

  6/2024/1372/TPO Submitted 17 Jul 2024 126m away

  TPO 602 (2017) T11 lime tree due to its bad condition

  Granted Trees

• Land between The Manor House and Whitehall Field Cottage Essendon Hill Essendon AL9 6AJ

  6/2026/1068/COND Submitted 19 Jun 2026 164m away

  Submission of details pursuant of condition 15 (additional plans) on planning permission 6/2021/3290/FULL varied by 6/2025/0435/VAR

  Granted Conditions

• 6/2026/1228/HOUSE Granted

  109 Mount Way Welwyn Garden City AL7 4LA

  Erection of single storey front extension

  13 Jul 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1011/HOUSE Granted

  5 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QW

  Erection of rear extension, single storey side extension, new porch, additions/alterations to windows on side elevation and demolition of garage

  9 Jun 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0703/HOUSE Granted

  57 Great North Road Brookmans Park AL9 6LA

  Erection of part double part single storey rear extension, single storey front porch extension, raising of roof and eaves to accommodate loft conversion, alterations to materials and fenestration, erection of front boundary wall and gates

  20 Apr 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0534/HOUSE Refused

  16 Chipmunk Chase Hatfield AL10 9GH

  Retention of single storey rear extension and garage conversion to study/office

  24 Mar 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1175/HOUSE Granted

  5A Honeycroft Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HR

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to opening on side elevation and garden room with covered area following demolition of conservatory

  7 Jul 2026 Householder