469 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4HP

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Welwyn Hatfield is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 5 Pinnate Place Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DX

  6/2024/1312/EM Submitted 9 Jul 2024 30m away

  Erection of single storey side/rear extension and part double storey rear extension, erection of timber outbuilding/Garden Room

  Granted Extension
  Small domestic

• 479 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4HP

  6/2023/0494/EM Submitted 6 Mar 2023 30m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  Granted Extension
  Small domestic

• 479 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4HP

  6/2023/0102/PN8 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 30m away

  Prior approval for the erection of a single storey extension to kitchen measuring 4m in depth, 2.975m in height and 2.85m to the eaves

  Granted Prior approval Extension
  Small domestic

• Land at Howlands (adjacent to Hollybush Lane) The Ryde Hatfield Hyde Welwyn Garden City AL7 4HA

  6/2023/0423/PN15 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 67m away

  15m high slim-line monopole, supporting 3 no. antennas, 3 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. electric meter cabinets, 1 no. transmission cabinet and ancillary development

  Refused Prior approval

• 13 Lady Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4DS

  6/2026/1082/EM Submitted 22 Jun 2026 94m away

  Erection of single storey side extension

  Granted Extension
  Small domestic

• 13 Lady Grove Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DS

  6/2026/1070/HOUSE Submitted 19 Jun 2026 94m away

  Erection of single storey side extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic