Halifax let both 42 and 44 Howardsgate as joint units, however a new application looks to reinstate an entrance at number 44.
According to a Rightmove listing for the commercial property, “the property is to be subdivided back into two Class E units”, offering more retail space in the town centre.
If approved, the door would match the colour of neighbouring shops and will have a flat threshold suitable for wheelchair users.
The selected glazed doors have been proposed to enhance the conservation area and maintain the materiality and character on the retail unit and surrounding area.
The privacy film will be removed and new manifestations will be added to the front of the shop to comply with requirements and building regulations.
Halifax announced the store’s closure on June 11, due to cost-cutting and changes in customers’ banking habits, with many now choosing against in-person banking.
The Halifax branch at 42 Howardsgate was one of the 120 locations that were selected to close down by March 2026.
To view the plans in full, search 6/2026/0317/FULL on Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s planning portal.