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12 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

Awaiting decision North Hertfordshire 26/02742/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

Scots Pine, Nordic Pine - Removal of dead wood and crossing branches

As published by the council, reference 26/02742/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/02742/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Registered
Received
26 Oct 2026
Validated
26 Oct 2026
Postcode
SG4 9PP

Site history

Applications at this address on the North Hertfordshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 21/01131/FPH Granted

    12 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

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

    Decided 25 May 2021 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Oct 2026

    Received by North Hertfordshire

  2. 26 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 21 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

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    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

    26/02552/TCA Submitted 8 Oct 2026 50 yards away

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  • 15 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

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

    Liquid Amber - Remove

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  • 29 The Chilterns Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9PP

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

    T1: Hornbeam - Reduce by 3 to 4m.

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  • 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

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    Granted Trees 5 docs
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In North Hertfordshire

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    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees
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    Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 26 Oct, published by the council 27 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02378/TCA Granted

    10 Meadow Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3JB

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    Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees