Land North of 58 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• 58 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY

  6/2026/1317/COND Submitted 28 Jul 2026 26m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (materials), 4 (refuse and recycling) & 6 (landscaping) on planning permission 6/2025/2133/FULL

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 58 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY

  6/2025/2133/FULL Submitted 7 Oct 2025 27m away

  Erection of two dwellings with associated access, parking, amenity space and landscaping following demolition of existing bungalow

  Granted Full applications Demolition 2 docs
  Several homes

• 58 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY

  6/2026/1239/COND Submitted 15 Jul 2026 27m away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition number 2 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) on planning permission 6/2025/2133/FULL

  Granted Conditions

• 56 Bell Lane Hatfield AL9 7AY

  6/2023/0001/TPO Submitted 3 Jan 2023 48m away

  T1 – Ash – height 12m / spread 3m. Failed at base, fallen, and now laying across further trees and near a footpath. To remove tree. T2 – Ash – height 14m / spread 10m. Slight sign of ash die back on the right hand side of large trunk which forks over footpath. To remove leaning trunk with fork over footpath. Reduce remaining by 3m (height 14-11 & span 10-7), due to safety issue as stem leaning over footpath and first signs of ash die back. T3 – Ash – height 16m / spread 5m. Set in a cluster of other Ash trees and has first sign of ash die back. To remove tree due to footpath and road construction for short term access. Re-planting will take place. T4 – Ash – height 16m / spread 8m, has first signs of ash die back. To reduce crown by 3m all over (height 16-13 & span 8-5). and remove epicormic growth at base, due to size, health and location for trees, a reduction is advisable. TPO 14 A1

  Granted Trees

• 56 Bell Lane Hatfield AL9 7AY

  6/2024/1994/COND Submitted 16 Oct 2024 66m away

  Submission of details pursuant of condition 1 (materials) on planning permission 6/2024/1106/LB

  Granted Conditions

• 56 Bell Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7AY

  6/2024/1106/LB Submitted 14 Jun 2024 66m away

  Internal alterations, including conversion of ground floor room to utility with new boiler and flue and walls to be dry-lined and plastered. Subdivision of bedroom to create new 1st floor bathroom. New shower room in 2nd floor bathroom. Installation of central heating system, flooring and skirting boards

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 6/2025/0871/OUTLINE Granted

  Land at Pooleys Lane Welham Green AL9 7LQ

  Outline application for up to 80 dwellings with all matters reserved except access

  12 May 2025 Outline
• 6/2026/0649/EIA Decided

  Land South of Northaw Road East Cuffley

  Request for a screening opinion to determine whether an Environmental Statement is required in relation to the development of up to approximately 200-250 dwellings with associated landscaping and public open space

  13 Apr 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0765/EIA Decided

  Small Animal Hospital at the Hawkshead Campus of the Royal Veterinary College AL9 7TA

  Request for a screening opinion for proposal to implement the proposals for a new Small Animal Hospital as per the Approved Hawkshead Campus Masterplan (2018): Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion under Regulations 5 and 6 of the Town and Country Planning (E nvironmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended)

  30 Apr 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0902/PIP Awaiting decision

  Site Of Former Swan Stables Woodside Lane AL9 6DE

  Residential development of five units

  20 May 2026 Outline
• 6/2026/0200/PIP Refused

  5 The Drive Ponsbourne Park Ponsbourne Park Hertford SG13 8QS

  Residential development of 2 units

  4 Feb 2026 Outline