38 Birch Grove Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SY

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Received by Hertsmere

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Hertsmere took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Hertsmere for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Hertsmere decided tree works applications in a median of 45 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 30 Birch Grove Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SY

  26/0842/HSE Submitted 18 Jun 2026 0m away

  Conversion of loft to to habitable space to include front and rear dormer and alterations to fenestration.

  Decided Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Domestic

• 57 Birch Grove Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SY

  14/0291/CLP Submitted 4 Mar 2014 44m away

  Proposed loft conversion with 3 side roof lights, a front roof window and part garage conversion (Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 76 The Walk Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1QF

  21/1210/HSE Submitted 8 Jun 2021 101m away

  Enlargement of loft conversion with hip to gable roof alterations, rear dormer, new front rooflight and new side windows.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Roofing +1 9 docs
  Domestic

• 16 Melrose Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SZ

  26/0498/HSE Submitted 13 Apr 2026 102m away

  Construction of single storey side and rear extension and front porch extension.

  Decided Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Melrose Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SZ

  26/0996/CLE Submitted 20 Jul 2026 102m away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Existing use as a HMO (Class C4). Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing).

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 13 docs

• 16 Melrose Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1SZ

  26/0593/HSE Submitted 1 May 2026 102m away

  Construction of front porch extension, single storey rear extension to include 1x rooflight and two storey side extension with associated roof works.

  Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/1246/TPO Granted

  8 Athlone Close Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 7JF

  T7 Pine - Tree is located in the rear garden - Deadwood crown and remove snapped out limb from crown of tree to eliminate the risk of failure. T8 Lime - tree is located in the rear garden of the property. Reduce tree by 2m height to give a final height of around 18m and reduce by around 2m to give final width of around 15m.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1291/TPO Awaiting decision

  19 Allum Lane Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3LU

  T11 - Willow x 1 - reduce crown by 2m on height and 2m on width, leaving a final height of 10m and a spread of 10m. Reasons: outgrowing a restricted location and initiating neighbour complaints

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1299/TPO Awaiting decision

  25 Loom Lane Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 8AA

  T82: London Plane - existing dimensions 14m in height and 10m in spread. Reduce crown by approx. 1.5-2m, to leave a final height of approx 12.5m and spread of 8m. T81 -Ash : exisitng dimensions: 15m in height and 10m in spread. Sever ivy at the base and prune lateral branches growing towards the building by approx. 1.5-2m. Retain existing height at approx 15m and final spread of 9-10m. G17 - Conifer Group: existing height 10-12m. Cut back overhanging lateral growth by approx 1.5-2m to the boundary, leaving a final spread on the property-facing side of approx 2m from the main stems. Retain exisitng height. T83- Sycamore: existing height 14-15m and spread 9-10m. Sever ivy at the base and prune laterla branches growing towards the property by approx 1.5-2m. Retain existing height of approx 14-15m and final spread of approx 8m. T84- Oak: existing height 15m and spread of 10m. Remove identified Oak Processionary Moth nests. Reduce crown by approx. 1.5-2m. Leaving final height of 13.5m in height and 8m in spread. T86 - Oak : existing height of 15m and 10m spread. Remove identified Oak Processionary Moth nests. Reduce crown by approx 1.5-2m. Leaving final height of 13.5 and spread of 8m. T87- Oak: existing height of 14m and spread of 9m. Remove identifed Oak Processionary Moth nests. Reduce crown by approx. 1.5-2m. Leaving final height of 12.5m and spread of 7m.

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1290/TPO Granted

  The Radlett Centre 1 Aldenham Avenue Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 8HL

  The tree is a Beech Tree which is located in the car park of The Radlett Centre. The tree is labelled number 1 on the sketch plan. The works are: T1 crown lift of 5.5m above ground level.

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/0973/TPO Granted

  6 Loom Lane Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 8AD

  30T Norway maple (possibly part of TPO group G7 and incorrectly identified as a sycamore. Covered by conservation area regardless of TPO). This tree is recommended for removal due to a large column of decay with visible Kretzschmaria deusta fungi from base of stem to stem bifurcation at 3m height. A sounding mallet test on the stem indicated extensive internal stem decay. The tree is located adjacent to a driveway and may be at risk of failure. Fell to ground level and grind stump. 32T Common yew (possibly part of TPO group G7 - exact location of trees on TPO plan is not clear. TPO is almost 30 years old so unlikely to have been a part of the original order as the tree is too young but I want to make sure if it is now covered. Also within conservation area) - fell to ground level and grind stump. This small tree (5m height, 100mm DBH, category C1) requires removal in order to facilitate the construction of a woodland walk footpath and adjacent bin store. 33T Common yew (possibly part of TPO group G7 - exact location of trees on TPO plan is not clear. TPO is almost 30 years old so unlikely to have been a part of the original order as the tree is too young but I want to make sure if it is now covered. Also within conservation area) - fell to ground level and grind stump. This small tree (5m height, 160mm DBH, category C1) requires removal in order to facilitate the construction of a woodland walk footpath and adjacent bin store. The 3No. trees that are proposed for removal are located within a densely wooded area which limits the possibility for replanting due to light competition from the overhanging canopy.

  16 Jul 2026 Trees