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Traffic Study for Fulling Mill Lane
We are inviting residents to review the specification of works and submit any comments, ideas or suggested changes for consideration at our next Working Group meeting being held on Monday 22nd September, 7.30pm, in the small hall of the Civic Centre, Welwyn.
If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like Council to consider your comment please send it to the Clerk before 3pm on the day of the meeting clerk@welwyn-pc.gov.uk
The North Star Pub
Welwyn Parish Council has received notification from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council that the recent application submitted to register the North Star pub as an Asset of Community Value was not successful.
Welwyn Parish Council will formally review the decision by the Borough Council and will consider if any further action can be taken at the the next meeting of the Full Council, Monday 29th September 2025.
Welwyn West Parking Consultation
A consultation about parking in most of Welwyn West Ward will start 31 July 2025. This is because the area was added to the 2024/26 Parking Services Works Programme following 50 requests to consult over the last twelve years.
The roads being consulted can be found on the following page.
We have designed a quick survey asking for your views on the current parking in your area as well as ascertaining if there are any parking issues and solutions you are/are not in favour of. At this stage, no decisions have been made on parking restrictions.
As part of the process consideration is given to double yellow lines on junctions to improve junction vision underpinning the Highway Code, as well as verge and footway prohibition to improve the street scene and access for pedestrians.
The online survey is open 31 July 2025 until 26 September 2025
Neighbourhood Plan Consultation
The Borough Council is inviting comments on the submission version of the Welwyn Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. This consultation will run from 21st July until 1st September 2025.
The Plan and all supporting documents may be accessed from the Borough Council’s website: https://www.welhat.gov.uk/welwyn-np or from this website via the link in the left-hand panel. Paper versions are also available to view at the Borough Council offices in Welwyn Garden City; at the Parish Council’s offices in Lockleys Drive, Welwyn and at Welwyn Library in the Civic Centre, Prospect Place.
Comments may be made using:
The online response form at: https://forms.office.com/e/Atk6pvMkk5
By e-mail to: planningpolicy@welhat.gov.uk
By post to: Planning Policy & Implementation, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE
What Happens Next:
At the close of the consultation, all representations made, including details of how to contact you, will be passed on to the Neighbourhood Plan Independent Examiner, who may wish to contact you for points of clarification during the examination. By submitting a representation, you are agreeing to this process. Personal data will only be used for the purposes of the Neighbourhood Plan examination.
Your comments may be made publicly available, subject to protection of your personal data. The Borough Council will store any personal data in line with their privacy statement. https://www.welhat.gov.uk/policies/privacy-notice
When submitting comments, you may ask to be notified of the local planning authority’s decision under Regulation 19 in relation to “making” the neighbourhood development plan.
Welwyn Allotment Sites
Recent soil testing carried out at our allotment sites on Lockleys Drive and Orchard Road indicated high levels of lead present throughout the site.
Upon reviewing the report we immediately closed the site.
Our priority is the health and safety of our plot holders and residents. We are working with the Environmental Health team at Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council, the local GP Surgery and the UK Health Security Agency to share relevant safety information and advice.
Anyone with any health concerns can find government advice here.
The allotment site will remain closed until further notice.
**May 2025 update** WHBC, who as the principle authority has responsibility for the classification of contaminated land, have commissioned an extensive soil test of the entire site. We are expecting a report towards the end of June 2025.
**August 2025 update** WHBC will be reviewing the results of the soil test they commissioned to determine the next steps for the site. Tenants have been asked to complete a survey that should be submitted to the Parish office before 5pm Monday 8th September 2025.
A copy of the original report can be viewed here.
We have put together a list of frequently asked questions here.
We will provide updates on our website, but if you have any queries or concerns please contact the Clerk, clerk@welwyn-pc.gov.uk
Neighbourhood Plan Consultation News:
Thank you to all those who made comments on our draft Plan, these are now being considered and incorporated into the next draft Plan.
Watch this space for further news about the next stage of our Plan.