116 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HN

Pending 6/2026/0229/TC
Date received
9 Feb 2026
Date validated
9 Feb 2026
Postcode
AL8 6HN

Description

1 x Himalayan birch to remove in sections to ground level. Tree declining with mainstem. Dead 1 x Ash (left) to reduce by 3m height and 2m width - Tree becoming large and dominating at back of the garden. Reduce to allow more light and space to rest of the garden 1 x Ash (right) to reduce by 2.5m height and 1.5m width, Tree becoming large and dominating at back of the garden. Reduce to allow more light and space to rest of the garden 1 x Cockspur thorn to reduce by 1m height and width, Old tree with decayed limbs. Reducing to provide a safe structural canopy Whilst we understand tree removal often necessitates re planting, ideally we would not wish to replant as this would prolong the problem of light and space we are trying to resolve

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

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