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St Mary Magdalene Church Kings Walden Road Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3DX

Granted North Hertfordshire 26/00965/TCA Trees (Conservation Area)

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T2: Mulberry - Crown to be reduced by 3m, lateral reduction to clear the overhang on the gravestones, crown thinning by up to 30% removing poor condition growth and unsuitable growth points.

As published by the council, reference 26/00965/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/00965/TCA
Type
Trees (Conservation Area)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection
Received
14 Apr 2026
Validated
14 Apr 2026
Decided
8 May 2026
Ward
Offa Ward
Parish
Offley Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SG5 3DX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Apr 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 8 May 2026

    Decision issued: No Objection

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Forestwood Services Ltd Agent, registered in Hitchin

Active · incorporated 2019 · Hitchin

7 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

North Hertfordshire granted permission on 8 May 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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