143 The Ryde Hatfield AL9 5DP

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Welwyn Hatfield

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 72 The Ryde Hatfield AL9 5DL

  6/2022/2630/HOUSE Submitted 17 Nov 2022 45m away

  Erection of single storey side and single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 7 Pleasant Rise Hatfield AL9 5DR

  6/2026/1428/HOUSE Submitted 13 Aug 2026 96m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Erection of single storey rear garage extension

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 52 The Ryde Hatfield AL9 5DL

  6/2022/2453/HOUSE Submitted 24 Oct 2022 98m away

  Single storey front extension, following demolition of existing attached front garage

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 54 The Ryde Hatfield AL9 5DL

  6/2024/1337/HOUSE Submitted 12 Jul 2024 107m away

  Erection of single-storey rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory, replacement front and rear dormer with Juliet balcony and front facing rooflight. Thermal upgrade to existing building with render finish, minor alterations to front landscaping, installation of solar PVs to rear roof, and air source heat pump and single-storey garden outbuilding within rear garden

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 1 Pleasant Rise Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5DR

  6/2023/0482/HOUSE Submitted 2 Mar 2023 125m away

  Erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing porch, single storey side extension with insertion of rooflights, following part garage conversion plus addition of 2 x sun pipes to existing pitched roof

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 91 The Ryde Hatfield AL9 5DN

  6/2026/1022/VAR Submitted 10 Jun 2026 131m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 6/2025/1670/HOUSE

  Awaiting decision Amendments
  Major scheme

• 6/2026/1228/HOUSE Granted

  109 Mount Way Welwyn Garden City AL7 4LA

  Erection of single storey front extension

  13 Jul 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1011/HOUSE Granted

  5 Brookside Crescent Cuffley Potters Bar EN6 4QW

  Erection of rear extension, single storey side extension, new porch, additions/alterations to windows on side elevation and demolition of garage

  9 Jun 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0703/HOUSE Granted

  57 Great North Road Brookmans Park AL9 6LA

  Erection of part double part single storey rear extension, single storey front porch extension, raising of roof and eaves to accommodate loft conversion, alterations to materials and fenestration, erection of front boundary wall and gates

  20 Apr 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/0534/HOUSE Refused

  16 Chipmunk Chase Hatfield AL10 9GH

  Retention of single storey rear extension and garage conversion to study/office

  24 Mar 2026 Householder
• 6/2026/1175/HOUSE Granted

  5A Honeycroft Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HR

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to opening on side elevation and garden room with covered area following demolition of conservatory

  7 Jul 2026 Householder