21 The Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RJ

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   North Hertfordshire took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 15 The Avenue Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RJ

  23/00098/TCA Submitted 13 Jan 2023 56m away

  T1 Ginko bilboa - 20% reduction, remove any limbs overextending towards garden and neighbouring garden, reduce the rest to shape

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 18 Highbury Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RW

  23/00254/TCA Submitted 2 Feb 2023 58m away

  T1 Beech - Reduce by approx 3m laterally and 4-5m in height

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 15 Highbury Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RW

  21/01714/TCA Submitted 31 May 2021 93m away

  T1 Robinia - Prune remaining crown to balance.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 34 Chiltern Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PL

  23/00106/TCA Submitted 16 Jan 2023 96m away

  T2 Evergreen - Remove overhanging limbs, 20% overall reduction

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 4 Chiltern Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PL

  23/00671/TCA Submitted 21 Mar 2023 98m away

  T1 Japanese Cherry - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2m (suitable growth point). T2 Holly - Reduce height to 2m and trim to shape. T4 - Apple - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2m. T5 & T6 Holly - Reduce heigh to 3m and trim sides. T7 Hawthorn - Fell to ground level. G2 Holy - Fell to ground level

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 2 Chiltern Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PL

  21/02259/TCA Submitted 26 Jul 2021 103m away

  T1 Magnolia - Fell to ground level

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26/02220/TPO Awaiting decision

  Benslow Music Trust Little Benslow Hills Ibberson Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RB

  T6: Horse Chestnut, T7: Fir, T8, T9: Hornbeam - Crown lift over car park to a height of 6m cutting back to the nearest suitable growth point or remove whole branch if theres is no growth point to avoid leaving stumps.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02217/TCA Awaiting decision

  Suite 4A 30 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LE

  T1: London Plane - Reduce by 30%.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02216/TPO Awaiting decision

  Pinehill Hospital Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

  T1: Pine, T2, T3, T5: Conifer, T4: Lime, - Crown lift over car park to a height of 6m cutting back to the nearest suitable growth point or remove whole branch if theres is no growth point to avoid leaving stumps.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02213/TCA Awaiting decision

  Whitings Court Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EJ

  T1: Sorbus - Reduce by approx 1.5m. T2: Robina - Reduce by approx 1.5m. T3: Sycamore - Reduce height by approx. 3m. Remove epicormic growth

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02214/TCA Awaiting decision

  The Orchard Fore Street Weston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7AS

  2x Conifer - Remove

  3 Sep 2026 Trees