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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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  • Application Forms and Leaflets

  • Advertisements

    Communities and Local Government have published an updated guidance booklet on outdoor advertisements and signs.

  • Planning Portal

    The Planning Portal is the UK Government's planning resource. Use this site to learn about the planning system, what needs planning permission, apply for planning permission, find out about development near you, appeal against a planning decision and research the latest government policy

  • Public Speaking at Planning Control Committee

    Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has introduced a scheme to allow members of the public to speak about planning applications at meetings of the council’s Planning Control Committee.

  • Telecommunications

    Telecommunications development can often be controversial. This section advises of planning considerations, health issues, context within Welwyn Hatfield as well as providing useful links to other telecom related websites.

  • Weekly List

    Weekly lists of new applications and decisions

  • Where can I meet a Planning Officer to get advice on planning applications?

    Planning Officers are available for you to meet in person and receive advice. Please read on for more information.

  • Development Control

    The Development Control section is responsible for the determination and monitoring of planning applications, and other associated applications (listed building consent, advertisement consent etc) submitted to the council under the Planning Acts.

  • How a Planning Application is Processed

    The planning application process can be separated into six stages. The process is largely governed by legislation and is designed to allow the input of expert and interested parties into the decision eventually made. The six steps are described below.

  • Estate Management Scheme

    The Estate Management Scheme exists to protect the environment of Welwyn Garden City.

  • Planning Applications Database

    The online database lists all planning applications and allows you to comment online.

  • Where Can I View a Planning Application?

    Below are the details of all the locations where planning applications can be viewed. Please note that only the applications for that town or parish can be viewed - not the applications which are made for villages and towns outside that area. The Parish/Town Council Office is unable to give professional advice regarding submitted plans. This information is only available from the main council office.

  • Guide to Publicity and Neighbour Notification

    When the council receives an application it will notify those people most likely to be affected by it. This usually includes the occupiers of land neighbouring the application site. If such occupants cannot be identified then a site notice will be displayed. You have a right to comment on any application that you consider may affect you.

  • Frequently Asked Planning Questions

    This page provides answers to some frequently asked questions regarding planning.

  • Planning Enforcement

    Information on planning enforcement

  • Planning Committees

    The council deals with about 1200 planning and associated applications each year. Most decisions on planning applications are made by the Chief Planning and Environmental Health Officer under powers delegated to him by the Planning Control Committee. In order to avoid delays in making decisions on planning applications which are neither complex nor contentious, the council aims to determine about 90% of applications through this delegated process. Decisions on the remaining 10% of applications are made by the councillors who form the Planning Control Committee.

  • Appeals

    You have the right to appeal against a refusal, a non determination or any conditions the council may impose on your planning application.

  • Complaints

    How to make a complaint about a planning service

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