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38 Birch Grove Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SY

Granted Hertsmere 26/1320/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 oak to reduce from approximately 13m height to 11.5m and spread from 10m to 8.5m. Remove epicormic growth from trunk. The tree dominates a small garden whist oversailing 3 other properties and a public footpath. Managing the size of the tree will allow all neighbours more light and space to their gardens.

As published by the council, reference 26/1320/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/1320/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TPO Consent
Received
14 Sep 2026
Validated
14 Sep 2026
Decided
17 Sep 2026
Ward
Potters Bar Parkfield
Parish
No Parish
Postcode
EN6 1SY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Sep 2026

    Received by Hertsmere

  2. 14 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 17 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: TPO Consent

  4. 17 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Awaiting decision.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

  • Proposal One App Attachments · 10 Sep 2026
  • Applicationformredacted Application Form · 10 Sep 2026
  • Attachmentsummary One App Attachments · 10 Sep 2026
  • Map Drawing/Plans · 10 Sep 2026
  • Oak Drawing/Plans · 10 Sep 2026
  • Sketch plan Drawing/Plans · 10 Sep 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Hertsmere granted permission on 17 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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