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Old Thatch Ashwell Road Newnham Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5JX

Granted North Hertfordshire 26/01797/TCA Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1: Ash - Re-pollarded to previous points. T2: Mulberry - Reduce by approx 25-30% to suitable lateral growth points. T3: Apple - Remove dead stem to the lowest fork and remaining canopy reduced to shape. T4: Plum - Reduce height by approx 30%. T5: Plum - Shorten longer limbs to balance the canopy. T6: Greengage - Reduce by approx 30% to suitable growth points. T7-T11: 5 x Beech - Reduce height by approx 40-50%. T12: Apple - Crown thin by approx 25%. T13: Cherry - Remove to ground level.

As published by the council, reference 26/01797/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/01797/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Registered
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection
Received
23 Jul 2026
Validated
23 Jul 2026
Decided
21 Aug 2026
Ward
Arbury Ward
Parish
Caldecote And Newnham Parish Council
Postcode
SG7 5JX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jul 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 21 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: No Objection

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

4Seasons Specialist Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Hertford

Active · incorporated 2012 · Hertford

35 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 100% granted

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What this grant of permission means

North Hertfordshire granted permission on 21 August 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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