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2 The Copperfields Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5BH

Granted North Hertfordshire 26/01034/TPO Trees (Tree Preservation Order)

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce to previous reduction points. Prune back to suitable growth points throughout. T2: Holly - Crown reduce by 1.0m in height and prune sides by 1.0m. T3, T4, T5: Lime - Re-pollard to previous pollard points, removing all regrowth. T6: Yew - Crown reduce height by 1.5 m and lateral spread by 0.5 m.

As published by the council, reference 26/01034/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/01034/TPO
Type
Trees (Tree Preservation Order)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Conditional Consent
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Decided
18 May 2026
Ward
Royston Heath Ward
Parish
Royston Town Council
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SG8 5BH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Apr 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 18 May 2026

    Decision issued: Conditional Consent

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Shire Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Royston

Active · incorporated 2017 · Royston

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Documents

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8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

North Hertfordshire granted permission on 18 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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