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15 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

Awaiting decision North Hertfordshire 26/02552/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: Cedar - Reduce by approx 2m. Black Locust - Lightly prune by approx 10%

As published by the council, reference 26/02552/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/02552/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Registered
Received
8 Oct 2026
Validated
8 Oct 2026
Postcode
SG4 9PP

Site history

Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register

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

  • 26/01967/TCA Granted

    15 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

    Liquid Amber - Remove

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Oct 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 12 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 3 December 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 48 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What 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 31 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Walden Lea The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

    26/02082/TCA Submitted 20 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    T1: London Plane - Pollard back to previous points. T2: Cypress - Reduce the height by 1.5m. Bring over the pathway up to 2m

    Granted Trees

  • 15 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

    26/01967/TCA Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Liquid Amber - Remove

    Granted Trees

  • 29 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

    24/02147/TCA Submitted 24 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    T1: Hornbeam - Reduce by 3 to 4m.

    Granted Trees 11 docs

  • 17 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

    22/03166/FPH Submitted 6 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Two storey front extension, insertion of windows to existing first floor side (east and west) elevations, insertion of rooflights to existing front and dormer to existing rear roofslope to facilitate conversion of loft space into habitable accommodation and replace existing windows. Replace existing roof and insertion of parapet wall to existing detached garage.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1
    Domestic

  • 13 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

    24/02578/TCA Submitted 13 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Hazel - Remove selected stems and reduce the retained stems by 2m to a manageable height. Cherry Laurel - Reduce over all height by 2m, growth over neighbouring fence and resolve crossing branches in lower canopy. Cotoneaster - Reduce over all height by 2m, growth over neighbouring fence and resolve crossing branches in lower canopy.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
    Small domestic

  • 12 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

    21/01131/FPH Submitted 12 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    Replacement of existing front elevation single glazed metal windows with identical double glazed metal windows

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 7 docs
    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
  • 26/02706/TCA Awaiting decision

    Studlands High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HT

    T1- T4: Yew - Reduce by 20-30. T5: Laurel - Reduce by 20-25%. T6: Walnut, T7: Box Elder - Reduce by 30-40%. T8, T9: Cherry - Tidy and reduce by 20-25%. T10: Lime - Reduce by 30-40%.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02705/TCA Awaiting decision

    9 Walsworth Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9SP

    2x Sycamore, 2x Conifers - Fell, process and remove.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02702/TCA Awaiting decision

    24 Wymondley Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PN

    T003: Robinia - Crown lift to 5m west and north west, secondary limbs only. T004: Robinia - Remove 1 limb. T005: Holly - Crown lift on west side. T006: Hawthorn - Remove.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02249/TPO Decided

    Caldicott Court Harrison Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9SL

    T1: Common Walnut - Crown reduction 30%. T3: Beech - Cut back to boundary. T4: Pine - Cut back to boundary.

    8 Sep 2026 Trees