Planning hearings and inquiries

Details of the most recent planning hearings and inquiries can be found on this page.

Recent Inquiries

Emmanuels Farm, Great North Road Hearing - 16/17 July 

Spinney Lane Inquiry - 21 to 23 November

The Avenue Inquiry - 28 November to 01 December

B&Q Swallowfields Inquiry - 12 to 15 December with virtual sessions 19 December/24 January

Latest planning updates:

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) - New Planning requirements

Planning permissions granted in England (unless otherwise exempt) must now deliver at least 10% biodiversity net gain (BNG).

Consultation on Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule - January 2024 (Revised August 2024)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is consulted on a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) draft charging schedule. 

Information for Developers - see our Planning Policy guidance notes