Planning application
Land Adj To 34 Ralph Swingler Place Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3GZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
BEZG001: 8x Leyland Cypress - Cut to form hedge and clear sheds by 1m. BEZG002: 25x Mixed Species - Maintain clearance from car park and footpath to approximately 2.4m. BEZT002: Elm - Crown lift to 4.5m over highway (description amended 08/01/2025).
As published by the council, reference 24/02742/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 24/02742/TCA
- Type
- Trees (Conservation Area)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No Objection
- Received
- 2 Dec 2024
- Validated
- 2 Dec 2024
- Decided
- 8 Jan 2025
- Ward
- Letchworth South West Ward
- Parish
- Letchworth Garden City
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SG6 3GZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Dec 2024
Received by North Hertfordshire
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8 Jan 2025
Decision issued: No Objection
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18 Sep 2026
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North Hertfordshire granted permission on 8 January 2025, 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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