Windows and doors in Welwyn Hatfield
1,496 applications since 2020. 1,203 approved and 201 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 121 | 83 | 10 |
| 2025 | 206 | 177 | 18 |
| 2024 | 225 | 180 | 37 |
| 2023 | 226 | 187 | 27 |
| 2022 | 219 | 187 | 23 |
| 2021 | 273 | 222 | 41 |
| 2020 | 226 | 167 | 45 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne | 1,166 | 134 | about 1 in 10 |
| East Hertfordshire | 2,939 | 730 | about 1 in 5 |
| Enfield | 2,400 | 476 | about 1 in 6 |
| Hertsmere | 1,378 | 150 | about 1 in 10 |
| North Hertfordshire | 2,037 | 150 | about 1 in 15 |