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

Granted North Hertfordshire 26/02220/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/02220/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/02220/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
4 Sep 2026
Validated
4 Sep 2026
Decided
9 Sep 2026
Ward
Hitchin Bearton Ward
Parish
Hitchin
Postcode
SG4 9RB

Site history

Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01479/5DN Awaiting decision

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

    Emergency safety works that need to be carried out as soon as possible on a Black Mulberry tree

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Sep 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 4 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 7 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Awaiting decision

    Previously Registered.

  4. 9 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  5. 10 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Awaiting decision.

What this grant of permission means

North Hertfordshire granted permission on 9 September 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

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

    26/01479/5DN Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

    Emergency safety works that need to be carried out as soon as possible on a Black Mulberry tree

    Awaiting decision Trees

  • 55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

    26/01691/FPH Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Two storey front extension. Part two storey and part single storey rear and side extensions including rear dormer window following demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Erection of detached outbuilding. Soft and hard landscaping to rear garden to include raised patio area with fencing, alterations to ground levels and erection of retaining wall.

    Decided Extension Loft or dormer +2
    Small domestic

  • 55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD

    26/00732/NCS Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 6.03 metres

    Granted Outline Extension 6 docs
    Small domestic

  • 2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

    23/00173/LDCP Submitted 25 Jan 2023 100 yards away

    Widening of existing vehicular crossover following removal of section of front garden wall to create an additional car-parking space

    Granted Lawful development 7 docs

  • 2 Benslow Rise Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QX

    23/00118/FPH Submitted 17 Jan 2023 100 yards away

    Part two storey and part single storey rear extension. Alterations to rear roof including insertions hipped roofs above existing rear extensions

    Granted Householder Extension 21 docs
    Small domestic

  • 63 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ

    24/01822/FPH Submitted 15 Aug 2024 150 yards away

    Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 14 docs
    Small domestic

In North Hertfordshire

  • 26/02709/TPO Awaiting decision

    22 Talbot Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2QU

    T3: Lime - Removal of major deadwood and epicormic growth ar base

    22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02720/TCA Awaiting decision

    22 Gillison Close Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1QL

    T1: Plane tree overhanging foliage pruned back by approx. 2-3m

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02721/TCA Awaiting decision

    257 Icknield Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4UE

    Crown reduction of the Birch Tree by approximately 2 to 3 metres

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02715/TCA Awaiting decision

    92 Norton Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1AG

    2194: Blackthorn - Remove to ground level. 2187: Maple - Crown reduce height by approx 2m and laterals by approx 105m to balance. Ensure clearance from building of 1m. 2188: Ash - Crown reduce height by approx 3m and lateral length by approx 2m to balance crown.

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02717/TCA Awaiting decision

    19 Walnut Tree Road Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PX

    T1, T2: Leylandi - Fell.

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees