Welwyn Hatfield planning applications you should know about

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Planning applications are some of the most important public notices set to affect Welwyn Hatfield residents.

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Here are a few planning applications which could impact residents in Welwyn Hatfield:

1. 28-home major redevelopment in Ponsbourne Park

An application has been submitted for a major redevelopment in Ponsbourne Park, Newgate Street.

The application, submitted by developer Fenville Limited (a Comer Group Company), would see 26 new homes built, as well as the conversion of two existing buildings for residential use, and associated car parking and landscaping.

Of the 28 homes, 12 would be one-bedroom apartments (affordable housing), one would be a one bedroom property, three would be two bedroom houses and 12 would be 4+ bedroom houses.

To view the full application or leave a comment, visit Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's planning portal and search application number 6/2025/1791/MAJ.

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2. Major redevelopment of car dealership in Hatfield

An application has been submitted for a major redevelopment in Hatfield.

The application, submitted by Porsche Retail Group Ltd, seeks to redevelop the Porsche Centre in Hatfield Avenue.

The plans outline the refurbishment of the existing building and reconfiguration of the car park, including construction of new single level car deck, car preparation building and used car display canopy.

MOT testing services would remain on-site.

To view the full application or leave a comment, visit Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's planning portal and search application number 6/2025/1849/MAJ.

3. Erection of a roof extension in Welwyn Garden City

An application has been submitted for a roof extension on a house in Welwyn Garden City.

The application would see a single front garage roof extension erected on a semi-detached house in Elm Gardens.

A previous application was refused on the grounds that it did compliment or reflect the design of the local area.

The new plans have been revised by raising the proposed roof slightly, to have a brick wall and brick on edge/tile crease detail, to match the existing extension being joined to.

To view the full application or leave a comment, visit Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's planning portal and search application number 6/2025/1945/HOUSE.

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