Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan Consultation
The message below was received from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council on 12th February 2026.
Published: 12 February 2026
We are inviting you to take part in the first stage of consultation on a draft new Local Plan for the Borough, carried out under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. This is an important early opportunity to help shape the vision, priorities, and planning approach for the future of our area.
The documents set out:
- the issues and challenges facing the borough
- the vision and objectives for the new Local Plan
- policy approaches
- site options for future development, and the evidence base informing these proposals
The consultation will run from 12th February 2026 until 26th March 2026. All responses must be received by 26th March 2026. Representations submitted after the deadline may not be taken into account.
Click the link below to find out more (The website will open in a new window).