Planning application
26/01797/TCA
Old Thatch Ashwell Road Newnham Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5JX
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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jul 2026
Received by North Hertfordshire
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with North Hertfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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