Planning applications in St Albans, September 2026

The Peacock Ph 13 Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Rr

G1 - Conifer group - fell to ground level and grind stump

The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By

T1. Cedar - clean-cut where the branches have broken, reduce any upright or outstretched branches by 1.5 metres. Thin the heavier elongated branches going over the walls and public walkways by no more than 20% and remove any damaged branches and deadwood.

7 Salisbury Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qq

Silve birch - felling trees 1, 2, 3, and 5 on safety grounds in significant decline

1 Pondwicks Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dg

Willow - Pollard due to limb failure

7 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Ta

T2 Scots Pine – Fell dead tree with tracked MEWP. 5 DAY REQUEST

Topstreet Farmhouse 28 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Nu

T1 Beech - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx and crown thin by 15-20% The tree has perviously been managed with a similar crown reduction in the past to contain shape and improve light

4 Pullman Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Ag

T1 - Reduce Sycamore from above garden of 40 Orient Close (Approx. 2-3m reduction) Sever climbing plants and remove deadwood greater than 5cm. Reason - The tree has dropped branches into the garden of 40 Orient Close and has squirrel damage on the tops of

10 Abbey View Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ql

T1 - Apple tree - Annual pruning of Apple tree back to previous levels. Reason - General maintenance.

44 Alexandra Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Az

Yew (T1) reduce by 33%. The tree is blocking light to owners and neighbouring properties.

134 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw

To fell one Evergreen Magnolia tree situated in the front garden of the property.

15 Stewart Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Qe

T2 Willow - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx & crown clean G3 3 Cypress (adjacent to the Willow) - Reduction by 2-4m approx T5 Holly - Fell (stump to remain) T1 Sycamore - Pollard T4 Purple Leaf Plum - Reduce back lateral growth by 1-2m to clear property

31 Harrier End St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ld

T1. Oak - Remove 2 large lower limbs overhanging the rear garden and reduce the remaining overhanging canopy by about 2m to balance the leaning tree.

16 Harrier End St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Ld

Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.81m in height x 4m in depth with 2.47m height to eaves

29 Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pf

T1 Silver Birch (poor condition with extensive dieback in upper crown with birch polypore) - Fell

38 Park Avenue North Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ed

T1 & T2 Lime trees x 2 to reduce and reshape to 25-30% approx to previous pruning points 2 metres off teh canopy. T3 Lime tree with brace to reduce in height bu approx 2-3 metres below the previous pruning points. This is general maintenance work to keep

49 Cannon Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Jr

T1 Cherry - crown reduced by up to 2.5m due to large crack appearing up the trunk of the tree.

1 Castle Rise Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Hx

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed loft hip to gable with rear dormer, internal alterations and all associated works at 1 Castle Rise, AL4 8HX

The Barn House 15A Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Pd

T1 Acacia - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx to prevent stem failure due to cavities at base.

5 Gorse Corner Townsend Drive St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Sh

T1 - Oak Tree to reduce limbs to the previous/original points

16 Starlight Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al4 0Jp

Oak - crown reduction of c.30% due to overshading and lose of light, excessive leaves/acorns being dropped.

28 Park Avenue North Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ed

2 Limes - Pollard (back to previous pollard pionts)

St Albans City Hospital Waverley Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Pn

Discharge of Condition 31 (details of the external lighting) of planning permission 5/2026/0968 dated 29/07/2026 for Variation of Condition 4 (approved parameter plans) to revise the wording of planning permission 5/2024/1326 dated 27/11/2024 for Variati

29 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Xb

T1 Sequoia - Crown reduction by 3m approx and crown thin by 10%, reduce disproportionate branches further to balance crown and crown clean. Clear growth over highway to 5.2m

The Vicarage 39 Frogmore St Albans Hertfordshire Al2 2Ju

T1 1 x Ash to fell - Ivy infested. Large basal cavity with stem decay.

43 Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Hd

G1 Sycamore remove to ground level T4 Beech remove to ground level

7 Boyes Crescent London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ub

Cut back as much as we are possible.

9 Necton Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8At

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Dormer to rear elevation to existing bedroom. new window to rear

9 Ashley Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3En

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Erection of a fence within boundary of the property

Lower Stud Drop Lane Bricket Wood Hertfordshire Al2 3Tx

Prior Notification - Temporary use of land for film making purposes under Class E, Part 4, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015

39 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jb

T1 Eucalyptus tree at rear to reduce crown by approx 50% (approx 4m) T5 Gleditsia growing close to rear of house to reduce crown approx as previously (1-2m all over) T6 Yew growing close to Gleditsia at rear to reduce height by approx 3m to approx gutter

14 Watling Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Px

3 x Elder, Ivy infested. In contact with church boundary wall, direct damage likely. Fell to ground level

38 Goldsmith Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Nh

Pear tree, reduce the height and the width by approx 20%. Take back limb from previous bad cut to improve health. Take back lateral overhanging branches that could cause future damage to cars parked underneath.

Rivendell 35-37 St Michaels Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Sp

1 x Weeping willow to reduce height to approximately 10ft below previous pruning points. Reduce long extending limb over garden area back in line with new canopy framework Willow has become large & close to both house & neighbours property. Reducing frame

6 The Mews Breadcroft Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Tf

Garage conversion with new window

36 Battlefield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Dd

Non Material Amendment - Removal of a chimney stack and a first floor side window, an additional rooflight has been added to the front elevation and the original rooflight positions and arrangement have been altered slightly of planning permission 5/2025/

5 Flavian Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Jx

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Construction of single storey rear extension with tiled lean to roof fitted with 3no. roof lights