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TP/2017/0441

19 Wells Close Harpenden Al5 3Lq

Granted St Albans Tree works to TPO trees(s)

Proposal

T21 Oak - Reduce crown by 25%. Reason - To maintain crown size in a limited area, increase light into the garden and maintain crown health.

As published by the council, reference TP/2017/0441

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Sep 2017

    Received by St Albans

  2. 7 Sep 2017

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 Oct 2017

    Decision issued: Treeworks part approved

  4. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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