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5 Brockett Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BN

Awaiting decision Welwyn Hatfield 6/2026/1439/TC TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Remove several mature cherry laurels (approximately 10 metres in height), multiple self-seeded hazel stems and one mature holly from the overgrown area at the rear of the garden Prune the existing plum tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to remove overcrowded growth and split branches, maintain its health, improve its form and prevent further split branches Prune the existing smoke tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to maintain its health, appearance and manageable size Prune the existing curly hazel tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to maintain its health, appearance and manageable size Following the tree works, the cleared area will be landscaped as a domestic garden with lawn and flower beds. The existing laburnum, curly hazel, plum tree and smoke tree will be retained

As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1439/TC

Application record

Reference
6/2026/1439/TC
Type
TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA
Status
Under Consultation
Received
17 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Handside
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL8 7BN

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Aug 2026

    Received by Welwyn Hatfield

  2. 18 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 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.

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 trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

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