Unit J City Park Welwyn Garden City AL7 1LT

Granted 6/2026/0391/FULL
Date received
3 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
AL7 1LT

Description

Change of use of existing industrial unit (Use Class B2) to Use Classes E(g)(iii) (Industrial Processes), B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) together with refurbishment works including relocation of main entrance, installation of an additional shutter door, installation of plant and PV panels, recladding, reconfiguration of service yard and landscaping

Welwyn Hatfield
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#262 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Welwyn Hatfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #221 out of 292. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Welwyn Hatfield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #159 of 292
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #221 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #229 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
23 decided
630
Total decisions
78 refused in 2025