Planning application
White Posts High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HY
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Copper Beech - Crown reduction of 4m all round, reducing the overall height and lateral spread of the crown while retaining the natural shape and form. Remove deadwood.
As published by the council, reference 26/02259/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02259/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 8 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 8 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Ermine Ward
- Parish
- Barley Parish Council
- Postcode
- SG8 8HY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Sep 2026
Received by North Hertfordshire
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 November 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
2 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
Trade members see who it is, their full track record, and every application they have filed.
See who's behind itWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with North Hertfordshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year North Hertfordshire decided tree works applications in a median of 30 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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