TP/2017/0479

1. 12 Sep 2017

   Received by St Albans

2. 14 Sep 2017

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 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

• 5/2026/0739 Decided

  10 Harpenden Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Ab

  Construction of oak framed carport

  13 Apr 2026 0m away Householder
• 5/2026/0804 Decided

  9 Avenue Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Qg

  Replace existing windows at the front of the home with like-for-like visual appearance using modern alternative materials

  22 Apr 2026 122m away Householder
• TP/2017/0444 Granted

  8 Avenue Road St Albans Al1 3Qq

  Mixed species group (Walnut, Sycamore and Ash) - Reduce by 2-3m and thin canopy by 10%.

  1 Sep 2017 126m away Trees
• TP/2026/0336 Decided

  4 Avenue Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Qq

  Yew - Reduce top and sides back to previous point, approx by 1-3 feet.

  10 Jul 2026 126m away Trees
• TP/2026/0256 Granted

  Heath House 9 Harpenden Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Ll

  Group 2: x3 Hornbeams - Remove x1 hornbeam in the centre of the group to ground level (notification previously submitted to remove x1 hornbeam closest to gateway to ground level) - Reason: Tree is clearly in decline and likely to become increasingly hazar

  19 May 2026 197m away Trees
• 5/2017/2536 Decided

  6 The Limes St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4At

  New porch, new roof to utility, single storey side extensions, loft conversion with rear dormer window, alterations to openings, addition of rooflights, demolition of existing brick wall and erection of a new 1.8m in height brick wall (resubmission follo

  5 Sep 2017 199m away Householder

• 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