TP/2017/0472

1. 12 Sep 2017

   Received by St Albans

2. 14 Sep 2017

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Oct 2017

   Decision issued: Treeworks approval

4. 30 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 5/2026/0626 Decided

  39 Watling Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Py

  Erection of garage

  27 Mar 2026 151m away Householder
• 5/2016/3100 Decided

  Marlborough School Bungalow Watling Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Px

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 5/2016/0322 dated 13/05/2016 for Demolition of detached house, bungalow and outbuildings. Construction of four detached houses with new vehicular access

  12 Oct 2016 159m away
• 5/2026/0990 Decided

  54 Doggetts Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Ng

  Single storey side and front extension

  19 May 2026 244m away Householder
• 5/2026/1346 Decided

  74 Wilshere Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Ph

  Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.3m in height x 6m in depth with 2.7m height to eaves

  13 Jul 2026 257m away Prior approval
• 5/2026/0354 Decided

  49 Tavistock Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Nq

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Proposed children's care home (Use Class C2) for up to 2 children with carer accommodation

  25 Feb 2026 260m away Lawful development
• 5/2026/0922 Withdrawn

  Sheldon House 3 Romans End St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Bn

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Internal remedial works/internal refit, retention of all external appearance

  12 May 2026 386m away

• TP/2026/0300 Granted

  122 Eastmoor Park Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Bp

  G1 - 5 X Conifers reduce height by 50% as overhanging Little Lane G2 - 2 X Conifers reduce height by 33 % as overhanging next door garden

  16 Jun 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0299 Granted

  2 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

  T1 copper beech to remove 2 lower branches over road to remove conflict with highway. T2 cherry tree to lightly shape up by 10% to improve its appearance and get it away from the road.

  16 Jun 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0298 Granted

  17 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rd

  Leylandii hedge - removal of the existing hedge. It is deteriorating in parts and has ivy growth. Replacement trees: pleached tree laurels spaced 1.5/ 2m apart to form a new hedge alongside border planting.

  15 Jun 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0296 Granted

  5 St Johns Court St Johns Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 1Dl

  T1 Multi Stem Cypress - Crown reduction by 2m approx vertical growth only. This will improve visibility to the public while driving and pedestrians on the path

  10 Jun 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0371 Decided

  Childwickbury Stud Stud Lane Childwickbury St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 6Ja

  Large Ash tree which requires cutting down and removing due to severe decay in the base. It is dangerous and poses a risk to life.

  29 Jul 2026 Trees