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1 Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EH

Awaiting decision North Hertfordshire 26/02648/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

T7, T8, T10, T12: Lime - Cutting back to good wood. T15: Silver Maple - Fell. T16: Silver Maple - Pollard back to good wood. T17: Silver Maple - Pollard back to previous points.

As published by the council, reference 26/02648/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/02648/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Registered
Received
15 Oct 2026
Validated
15 Oct 2026
Postcode
SG5 1EH

Site history

Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register

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

  • 26/01200/TCA Granted

    1 Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EH

    T1, T2: Yew - Reduce by approx. 1.5m and reshape. T3 - T14: Lime - Re pollard to previous points. T15 - T17: Silver Maple - Re pollard to previous points. T18: Cherry - Reduce to previous points.

    Decided 11 Jun 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Oct 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 16 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 10 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

  • 1 Paynes Park Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EH

    26/01200/TCA Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

    T1, T2: Yew - Reduce by approx. 1.5m and reshape. T3 - T14: Lime - Re pollard to previous points. T15 - T17: Silver Maple - Re pollard to previous points. T18: Cherry - Reduce to previous points.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • Hitchin Town Hall Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX

    26/01938/LBC Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Decarbonisation works including provision of secondary glazing to existing windows, the provision of insulation to the roof void above the main hall, replacement of mechanical plant including the removal of gas boilers and the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) panels and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 23 docs

  • Hitchin Town Hall Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX

    26/01937/FP Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Decarbonisation works including provision of secondary glazing to existing windows, the provision of insulation to the roof void above the main hall, replacement of mechanical plant including the removal of gas boilers and the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) panels and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)

    Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

  • 7 Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX

    22/01947/AD Submitted 8 Mar 2023 100 yards away

    Retention of externally illuminated hanging box sign

    Granted Advertising 12 docs

  • 10 Nuns Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1EP

    26/00913/TCA Submitted 8 Apr 2026 100 yards away

    Norway Maple - Crown reduction of approx 3m back to previous pruning points. Removal of minor deadwood and crossing branches, retaining a balanced natural crown.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • Centenary House Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JN

    21/01819/TCA Submitted 10 Jun 2021 100 yards away

    T16 Tulip - Fell to ground level. T18 Lime - Fell

    Granted Trees 5 docs

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