5 Branch Close Hatfield AL10 0TW

1. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

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

• 5 Branch Close Hatfield AL10 0TW

  6/2026/0770/HOUSE Submitted 1 May 2026 0m away

  Erection of a single storey garage extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 126 Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JN

  6/2026/0210/FULL Submitted 6 Feb 2026 140m away

  Extension to refrigeration area

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 126 Great North Road Hatfield AL9 5JN

  6/2022/2186/FULL Submitted 21 Sep 2022 141m away

  Repositioning of access gates, installation of new crossover on Hertfordshire Highways land, retention of two storey storage containers, single storey rear extension and hardstanding area for parking, loading and turning of vehicles.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 49 Lockley Crescent Hatfield AL10 0TL

  6/2021/1475/HOUSE Submitted 10 May 2021 161m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 49 Lockley Crescent Hatfield AL10 0TL

  6/2021/1476/LAWP Submitted 10 May 2021 161m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of outbuilding studio in rear garden

  Refused Lawful development

• Garages Lockley Crescent and Drovers Way Hatfield AL10 0TL

  6/2026/1387/COND Submitted 5 Aug 2026 185m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  Submission of details pursuant to condition number 1 (Construction Management Plan) on planning permission 6/2022/0010/FULL

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 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