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5 The Dovecote Back Street Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5PE

Awaiting decision North Hertfordshire 26/02207/TCA Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T1: Silver Birch - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m in height and approx 1m in lateral spread to create a balanced crown. Prune branches back to suitable secondary growth points and avoid leaving stubs or making indiscriminate cuts through the main stems. Approx finished dimensions: 6m high by 3.5m wide. T2: Cherry Plum - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m in height and approx 1m in lateral spread, retaining a natural, balanced crown. Prune branches back to suitable secondary growth points and avoid leaving stubs or making indiscriminate cuts through the main stems. Approx finished dimensions: 6m high by 3.5m wide.

As published by the council, reference 26/02207/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/02207/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Registered
Received
2 Sep 2026
Validated
2 Sep 2026
Postcode
SG7 5PE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Sep 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 2 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 28 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.

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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