Land West of Brookmans Park Railway Station Bradmore Lane Brookmans Park AL9 7ST

Pending 6/2026/0125/MAJ
Date received
27 Jan 2026
Date validated
30 Jan 2026
Postcode
AL9 7ST

Description

A hybrid planning application (part full and part outline) for a phased and severable development comprising: 1. Full planning permission for 437 residential dwellings (Use Class C3); associated new vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access; landscaping and public open space including play and ancillary facilities; sustainable drainage system; associated utilities; and cycle and car parking; 2. Full planning permission for a pedestrian/cycle bridge; 3. Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for a primary school of up to 2 forms of entry (Use Class F1) and associated landscaping, infrastructure, utilities and works.

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