5 Ashley Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LH

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

• 6 Ashley Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LH

  6/2024/1446/HOUSE Submitted 31 Jul 2024 26m away

  Erection of first floor rear extension, installation of air conditioning unit and Juliet balconies, fenestration alterations

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 4 Ashley Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LH

  6/2026/0636/EM Submitted 10 Apr 2026 33m away

  Like for like replacement of front porch

  Granted Extension
  Small domestic

• 52 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LF

  6/2026/0937/EM Submitted 28 May 2026 33m away

  Installation of a solar PV array on the south, east & garage roofs of 52 Woodland Rise, consisting of a standard on-roof mounting system with 12 panels arranged in a mostly rectangular form

  Granted

• 52 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LF

  6/2021/2068/TPO Submitted 8 Jul 2021 33m away

  Reduce crown on Oak by approximately 3m

  Granted Trees

• 44 Woodland Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LF

  6/2021/1393/EM Submitted 30 Apr 2021 55m away

  Replace front door and glass panels on each side.

  Granted

• 3 Ashley Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LH

  6/2021/1749/EMT Submitted 3 Jun 2021 58m away

  Fell 1 x Norway Maple Remove low limb over driveway on 1 x Oak tree

  Granted Trees