51-53 London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JE

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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

• 43 London Road Woolmer Green Hertfordshire SG3 6JE

  6/2022/2619/HOUSE Submitted 16 Nov 2022 81m away

  Erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension with Juliet balcony and rooflights, alterations to porch and existing openings, insertion of new windows in flank wall, removal of chimney, and alteration of external materials from dashed render with smooth painted render, following the demolition of the existing rear conservatory

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2
  Small domestic

• 43 London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JE

  6/2022/2611/LAWP Submitted 15 Nov 2022 81m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for the provision of a twin unit mobile home (caravan) within the existing lawful planning unit to provide additional accommodation for a family member as part of one household will not comprise development.

  Granted Lawful development

• 59 London Road Woolmer Green Knebworth SG3 6JE

  6/2024/1386/COND Submitted 19 Jul 2024 111m away

  Confirmation that condition 11 (contaminated land) on planning application N6/2009/0950/MA has been discharged

  Granted Conditions

• 4 Bridge Road Woolmer Green SG3 6JG

  6/2024/1309/HOUSE Submitted 9 Jul 2024 114m away

  Erection of a porch extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• Kellard House London Road Woolmer Green SG3 6FP

  6/2024/2136/TPO Submitted 6 Nov 2024 153m away

  T1 Oak to crown reduce on western side, over residential gardens, by 1m leaving a minimum 2m crown radius, and to crown lift the tree to 4m any branching material with a diameter less than 4cm. (Covered by TPO 515 (2016) A2)

  Granted Trees

• 5 Evergreen Close Woolmer Green SG3 6JN

  6/2026/0880/TPO Submitted 19 May 2026 169m away

  Retrospective 5 day notice: Fell 1 dead silver birch TPO 105

  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