Heathfield Lodge Great North Road Little Heath Potters Bar EN6 1JD

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Heathfield Lodge Great North Road Little Heath Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1JD

  6/2022/2848/FULL Submitted 16 Dec 2022 0m away

  Erection of three storey building comprised of 6 flats following demolition of existing dwelling

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Demolition
  Several homes

• Heathfield Lodge Great North Road Little Heath Potters Bar Herts EN6 1JD

  22/2132/ADJ Submitted 21 Dec 2022 2m away

  Erection of three storey building comprised of 6 flats following demolition of existing dwelling (Consultation from Adjacent Borough).

  Granted Outline New dwelling Demolition
  Several homes

• 17 Cranmer Close Little Heath Potters Bar EN6 1LB

  6/2021/1222/HOUSE Submitted 15 Apr 2021 72m away

  Erection of a part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension, refurbishment of front of the property and the enhancement of front and rear gardens, following the demolition of the existing single storey side store and garage

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 1 doc
  Small domestic

• 137 Church Road Potters Bar EN6 1EU

  6/2024/1595/TPO Submitted 21 Aug 2024 76m away

  TPO 532 (2016) T1 Sycamore to fell (dead).

  Granted Trees

• Claregate Thornton Road Little Heath Potters Bar EN6 1BY

  6/2026/0947/TPO Submitted 29 May 2026 76m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  T1 & T2 Ash to reduce lateral and vertical growth by 2.0-3.0 M approx (trees are beginning to damage the floor and are too close to the wall). T3 Pine to reduce back overhanging branches by 2 M approx on the flats side of the tree (overhanging roof and balcony causing damage to the balcony floor as the birds are sitting on the branches and their droppings are damaging the balcony floor and the furnitures. The Pine cones and needles also make the balcony impossible to walk on, & light restriction into flats). T4 Sycamore to reduce back by 2.0 M approx on the flats side of the tree, to clear the roof (overhanging roof). G1 Mixed species group of mainly Sycamores and Limes to lift over pavement and road to clear by 5.0 , only over the highway (overhanging road side). G2 Row of limes to thin by 15% (Thin by 15% to allow more light penetration and the growth of understorey shrubs). T5 Pine to cut back by 1.0- 2.0 M on the flats side (to clear flats). Covered by TPO 683

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Claregate Thornton Road Little Heath Potters Bar EN6 1BY

  6/2021/2064/TPO Submitted 8 Jul 2021 76m away

  T1 Ash - remove deadwood T2 Pine - thin density by 15% and remove deadwood T3 Sycamore - crown thin density by 25%, remove deadwood, retain basic size and shape T4 Horse Chestnut - crown thin density by 25%, remove deadwood, retain basic size and shape T5 Horse Chestnut - crown thin density by 25%, remove deadwood, retain basic size and shape

  Granted Trees

• 6/2026/0929/FULL Granted

  Old Owen's Sports Ground Coopers Lane Potters Bar EN6 4NF

  Installation of 1 no. single padel court

  27 May 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/0740/FULL Withdrawn

  Land to the rear of 8 Birds Close Welwyn Garden City AL7 4AR

  Erection of a single storey detached dwelling with basement

  27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/1231/FULL Withdrawn

  St Johns Church Of England Jmi School Lemsford Village Lemsford Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TR

  Installation of new fencing and gates across the school boundary adjacent to the main road

  13 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/0960/FULL Refused

  15 Tiger Moth Way Hatfield AL10 9LT

  Change of use of general amenity land to residential garden and erection of a 2 metre high timber boundary fence following removal of existing hedge and boundary treatment

  1 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 6/2026/0300/FULL Refused

  Warren Lodge Stables Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JX

  Change of use of land to use as a Gypsy/Traveller caravan site, comprising 9 pitches each accommodating two caravans, including no more than one static caravan/mobile home per pitch, together with the laying of hardstanding and erection of acoustic fence

  19 Feb 2026 Full applications