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Planning applications in Howlands

PlanIndex holds 227 planning applications from Howlands ward, the earliest from 2019, the newest from September 2026. 91% of clear-cut decisions were approvals.

227
Applications since 2019
91%
Approved clear-cut outcomes
58 days
Median decision Welwyn Hatfield, year to December 2026

Applications in Howlands

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  • 6/2026/1689/MAJ Awaiting decision

    Howlands House Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QJ

    Erection of a single 3 and 4-storey building comprising 44 temporary accommodation homes, staff office and laundry facilities, children's play space, cycle and vehicular parking, associated servicing, plant enclosure, substation, landscaping and external works.

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 6/2026/1600/EM Awaiting decision

    260 Heronswood Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3JQ

    Replacement front and back doors to improve security and insulation

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 6/2026/1556/FULL Awaiting decision

    180 Heronswood Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3EU

    Change of use of the front part of the site from general amenity land to private driveway to accommodate parking for one vehicle, with the remaining land being retained as open plan garden, front driveway alterations, insertion of EV charger, erection of glazed pergola to rear, and alterations to side openings

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 6/2026/1522/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    93 The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RZ

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 6/2026/1501/EMT Awaiting decision

    183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

    T1 & T2 – Field Maples (Front of Property) Reduce the crowns by approximately 3m in height and 1.5m radially to provide a balanced crown and reduce overhang above the public footpath. Remove all ivy from the stems. Remove the failed stem and leave the trees in a safe condition T3 – Pine (Rear Garden) Crown thin the upper half of the canopy to reduce the dense reaction growth resulting from previous pruning works, matching the density of the lower crown. Undertake minor formative pruning to improve the overall shape T4 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Monolith the dead Cherry to approximately 3m above ground level, retaining the ivy on the remaining stem where practicable. The tree overhangs the neighbouring property T5 – Holly (Rear Garden) Reduce the crown by approximately 2m all round, leaving a balanced and natural-looking crown T6 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Prune back the ivy covering the dead stem to reduce weight and minimise the risk of stem failure

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1486/EMT Awaiting decision

    29 Sheepcote Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QA

    Fell 1 x ash tree

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1482/TC Awaiting decision

    29 Sheepcote Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QA

    Remove 40ft ash tree - The ash tree is showing signs of basal decay and structural defects from previous poor pruning, raising concerns over its long-term stability. Its raised roots are also damaging and lifting garden pathways, creating an ongoing maintenance and trip hazard. Continued pruning would require significant ongoing expenditure, therefore removal is considered appropriate on arboricultural, safety and practical grounds

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1488/EM Granted

    9 Autumn Grove Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DB

    Installation of 1 x Extreme uPVC french door set, Smooth White uPVC frames inside & out, Multipoint locking mechanism, Ultion High Security door cylinder, White hardware, Trickle Vents to comply and Clear Toughened safety glass

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026
  • 6/2026/1403/EM Granted

    62 Moorlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QG

    Installation of an EV charger to the side elevation of the house, behind brick pillar

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026
  • 6/2026/1362/EM Granted

    135 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

    Installation of hardstanding

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026
  • 6/2026/1345/TC Granted

    120 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RG

    Fell 11 conifers and replace with evergreen cherry laurel. Works sought following safety concerns during high winds and heavy rain, recent fallen branches and tree surgeon advising pruning to create a hedge isn't possible.

    Submitted 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1348/EMT Granted

    1 Thistle Grove Welwyn Garden City AL7 4AB

    Fell dying Oak Tree

    Submitted 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1331/EMT Granted

    7 Homestead Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 4LT

    T1 Purple Leaved Plum - Reduce by 30% and shape

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 122 The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SB

    Proposed conversion of existing garage to habitable room alterations to the roof, erection of a glazed veranda and detached gazebo

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 6/2026/1260/EMT Granted

    77 The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RZ

    Fell 1 dead Beech tree in rear garden.

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1235/EMT Granted

    19 Beehive Green Welwyn Garden City AL7 4BE

    1 x Acacia to reduce by 2m height and 1.5m width. Remove snapped limb

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1227/TC Granted

    19 Beehive Green Welwyn Garden City AL7 4BE

    1 x Acacia to reduce by 2m height and 1.5m width. Remove snapped limb. Reducing as tree is over a public footpath & has recently snapped branches

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1220/TC Withdrawn

    183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

    T1 & T2 – Field Maples reduce the crowns by approximately 3m in height and 1.5m radially to provide a balanced crown and reduce overhang above the public footpath. Remove the failed stem and leave the trees in a safe condition. T3 – Pine crown thin the upper half of the canopy to reduce the dense reaction growth resulting from previous pruning works by approx 1m (10%), matching the density of the lower crown. Undertake minor formative pruning to improve the overall shape. T4 – Cherry (Dead) Monolith the dead Cherry to approximately 3m above ground level T5 – Holly Reduce the crown by approximately 2m all round, leaving a balanced and natural-looking crown.

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1199/LB Refused

    6 Hall Grove Welwyn Garden City AL7 4PN

    Increase to door height

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 6/2026/1178/EM Granted

    7 Moorend Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QL

    Proposed ground and first floor rear extension

    Submitted 7 Jul 2026
  • 6/2026/1167/EM Granted

    8 Boxfield Welwyn Garden City AL7 4PT

    Like-for-like replacement window

    Submitted 6 Jul 2026
  • 6/2026/1158/FULL Awaiting decision

    Land To The West Of Ridgeway Road Ridgeway Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AA

    Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project

    Submitted 3 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 6/2026/1157/EMT Granted

    72 Sweet Briar Welwyn Garden City AL7 3EA

    1 x Beech to reduce by approx 2.5m height and width. Lift over cabin by 3m

    Submitted 2 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1133/TC Granted

    14 Moorend Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QL

    2 x Apples to prune back to previous pruning points. approx 1m height & width.

    Submitted 30 Jun 2026 Trees
  • Holwell Hyde Cottage Holwell Hyde Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 4AA

    Submission of details pursuant to Condition 1 (Landscaping), Condition 2 (Materials) and Condition 3 (Energy Efficiency) on planning permission 6/2024/1841/FULL

    Submitted 30 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 6/2026/1140/EMT Granted

    14 Moorend Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QL

    2 x Apples to prune back to previous pruning points, approx 1m height & width.

    Submitted 30 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1139/EMT Withdrawn

    183 Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RL

    T1 & T2 – Field Maples (Front of Property) Reduce the crowns by approximately 3m in height and 1.5m radially to provide balanced crowns and reduce overhang above the public footpath. Remove all ivy from the stems. Remove the failed stem and leave the trees in a safe condition. T3 – Pine (Rear Garden) Crown thin the upper half of the canopy to reduce the dense reaction growth resulting from previous pruning works, matching the density of the lower crown. Undertake minor formative pruning to improve the overall shape. T4 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Monolith the dead Cherry to approximately 3m above ground level, retaining the ivy on the remaining stem where practicable. The tree overhangs the neighbouring property. T5 – Holly (Rear Garden) Reduce the crown by approximately 2m all round, leaving a balanced and natural-looking crown. T6 – Cherry (Dead) (Rear Garden) Prune back the ivy covering the dead stem to reduce weight and minimise the risk of stem failure.

    Submitted 29 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/1080/EMT Granted

    264 Heronswood Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3JQ

    1 x Blackthorn/plum to reduce canopy by 1m in height and 1.2m in width. 1 x Apple to fell.

    Submitted 22 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 100 Cole Green Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 3JD

    Erection of rear single storey extension following demolition of brick-built store

    Submitted 18 Jun 2026 Householder
  • 6/2026/1054/EM Granted

    155 Heronswood Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3EL

    Replacement of the existing Finlock guttering at both the front and rear of the property with a modern guttering system

    Submitted 17 Jun 2026
  • 6/2026/1000/EM Granted

    67 Howicks Green Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RJ

    Erection of single storey rear & front extension

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026
  • 67 Howicks Green Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RJ

    Erection of a single storey rear and front extensions

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026 Householder
  • 6/2026/0983/EM Granted

    8 Beehive Green Welwyn Garden City AL7 4BE

    Installation of solar panels and changes to fenestration

    Submitted 3 Jun 2026
  • 6/2026/0961/EMT Granted

    10 Howicks Green, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RH

    T1 Goat Willow to fell to stump level as it is dying/dead. T2 Conifer hedge to fell.

    Submitted 1 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/0930/EM Granted

    36 Coltsfoot Welwyn Garden City AL7 3HZ

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    Submitted 27 May 2026
  • 6/2026/0899/EMT Granted

    10 The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RP

    4 x conifer reduce to 6ft (1.8m) height. 3 x self set ash, fell & poison. 2 x self set sycamore, fell & poison

    Submitted 20 May 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/0897/EMT Granted

    3 Howicks Green Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RJ

    T1 Ash, closest to the rear gate to fell and stump poison. No replant. T2 Ash, clear from overheads and structures (sheds) by 2m.

    Submitted 20 May 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/0885/EM Withdrawn

    166 Thistle Grove Welwyn Garden City AL7 4AQ

    Installation of solar panels

    Submitted 19 May 2026
  • 15 Victoria Close Welwyn Garden City AL7 4EL

    Installation of air source heat pump to front (south) facing elevation of dwelling

    Submitted 15 May 2026 Householder
  • 6/2026/0839/EM Granted

    133 Sweet Briar Welwyn Garden City AL7 3EB

    Rear garden landscaping comprising the installation of two louvered aluminium pergolas, a multi-level porcelain terrace, and integrated soft landscaping.

    Submitted 12 May 2026
  • 6/2026/0833/EMT Granted

    41 Beehive Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 4BJ

    Fell Ash Tree in the garden due to; 1. The tree is now Damaging the shed due to growth 2. It is within 10m of neighbours (Graysfield Road) property and the roots may start causing structural damage 3. The Invasive roots are running up the garden, and is now within 10m of my building foundations 4. Dead branches keep falling in neighbouring properties which puts garden users at risk

    Submitted 12 May 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/0832/EM Granted

    180 Heronswood Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3EU

    Install inline rooftop solar panels front and back (14 rear, 10 front), with back garden installations of backup battery and air source heat pump unit

    Submitted 12 May 2026
  • 111 Wellcroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 3JX

    Part two storey and part single storey rear extensions, alterations to openings and erection of detached garden room

    Submitted 6 May 2026 Householder
  • 6/2026/0754/TC Granted

    43 Beehive Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 4BJ

    The Tree (T1) reduction is for the Cherry Tree, with 2-4m of reduction to be carried out to maintain tree health due to proximity to properties & additional light in garden. The removal requested is for an old dead stump & Cotoneaster (T2/3), which will lead to replanting in more suitable areas to allow for shed replacement

    Submitted 29 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 43 Moorlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4PY

    Proposed single storey rear extension and a garage conversion

    Submitted 29 Apr 2026 Householder
  • 6/2026/0736/TC Granted

    24 Moorlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4PP

    Conifer - fell 6 trees on border of property due to excessive height to be replaced with alternative hedging. Fence also is present on boundary of property separating between 24 Moorlands and 1 The Pastures

    Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 6/2026/0741/EMT Granted

    24 Moorlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4PP

    Conifer - fell 6 trees on border of property due to excessive height, shading to garden, and stunting growth of other vegetation in the garden. To be replaced with alternative hedging that is easy to manage

    Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 10 West Mead Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SA

    Erection of a single storey rear extension, raising of roof to existing side extension and canopy area with polycarbonate sheeting roof

    Submitted 24 Apr 2026 Householder
  • 6/2026/0681/EM Granted

    10 West Mead Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SA

    Erection of single storey rear extension, raising of roof to existing side extension and canopy area with polycarbonate sheeting roof

    Submitted 16 Apr 2026

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