The Old Rectory Hodwell Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5QQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 24/02144/TCA Granted

  The Old Rectory Hodwell Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5QQ

  T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce by 2m. 3m reduction on Southern side. T2: Sycamore - Crown lift by 2m and reduce lower canopy by 2m. T3: Lime - Repollard and reshape canopy structure. No growth to be left on and reshape unbalanced knuckles. T4: Group Plum - Reduce in height by 2m to suitable growth points.

  Decided 22 Oct 2024 Trees

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Received by North Hertfordshire

2. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

4. 25 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: No Objection

5. 28 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

North Hertfordshire granted permission on 25 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.

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.

• 20 Hodwell Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5QQ

  26/01468/FPH Submitted 29 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  Single storey side extensions, following demolition of existing western side element. Removal of existing porch and erection of a replacement porch canopy. Alterations to fenestration, external render, and replacement of roof tiles. Installation of solar panel array to south and west facing roof slopes (as amended by additional details received on 02/07/2026).

  Awaiting decision Extension Roofing +2
  Small domestic

• 17 Hodwell Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5QQ

  26/01503/FPH Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Two storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing garage/workshop. Covered front porch and alterations to fenestration. Installation of vehicular and pedestrian gates, brick piers, brick boundary walls and timber fencing. Erection of detached shed, external rendering and cladding. Soft and hard landscaping works (as amended by plan received on 14/08/2026).

  Decided Extension Demolition +1
  Small domestic

• 28 Hodwell Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5QQ

  26/01269/LBC Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations to curtilage-listed outbuilding (toilet block).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 2 And 3 Forresters Cottages High Street Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5NW

  21/00550/LBC Submitted 1 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Introduction of pargetting detail to front elevation of No. 3 Forresters Cottages (no.18 High Street). Internal alterations to Nos. 2 & 3 Forresters Cottages to facilitate conversion of 1 x 2 bed and 1 x 3 bed houses into 1 x 6 bed dwellinghouse and associated works (as amended by drawing no. PL003.B and PL004.A received on 09/05/2021 & 20/04/2021 respectively and as amplified by drawing nos. PL006 & 1000 Rev A received on 09/05/2021 and 18/05/2021 respectively).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs
  Domestic

• 28 Hodwell Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5QQ

  23/00828/LDCLB Submitted 6 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Re-thatch original part of dwelling by top-coating in combed wheat reed like-for-like. Repair reed roof to later addition and renew straight cut ridge throughout.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs
  Domestic

• Three Tuns 6 High Street Ashwell Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 5NL

  21/01979/TCA Submitted 29 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  T1 Sycamore - Fell tree to ground level

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• 26/02795/TPO Awaiting decision

  18 Sollershott West Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3PX

  Pine - Reduce to a standing stem approx 15ft (4.5m) tall, retaining the trunk as a wildlife habitat monolith.

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02798/TCA Awaiting decision

  5 Trevor Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9TA

  T1: Ash - Crown lift and shorten back to suitable growth points and to balance the canopy. T2: Cotoneaster - Shorten back the longer protruding limbs to relieve weight to prevent branch collaspe and slight reduction in height. T3: Holly - Remove regrowth in height to its original size and prune back branches to keep the shape. T4: Bay - Pruned to neaten and shape.

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02802/TCA Awaiting decision

  1 Roe Green Cottages Roe Green Sandon Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0QE

  T1,T2: Birch - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved).

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02444/TCA Granted

  28 Meadow Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3JB

  MW8: Purple Leaf Plum - Crown reduce by 2-3m to maintain its size and shape.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02779/TCA Awaiting decision

  Land Opposite 27 Willian Church Road Willian Hertfordshire SG6 2AF

  T1660: Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 3m over garden, remove deadwood and up to 20% thin over dense areas of the crown to allow air flow and reduce loading on unions.

  28 Oct 2026 Trees