Planning application
2 Allandale St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ng
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Fell tree in the rear garden as it endangers my house and my neighbours as if brought down by high winds it would reach our houses. If you cannot agree, please reduce 1/3 to 1/2 of its present size to reduce its soil area. A new tree can be replanted late
As published by the council, reference TP/2025/0089
Application record
- Reference
- TP/2025/0089
- Type
- Tree works to TPO trees(s)
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused As published: Treeworks refusal
- Received
- 20 Feb 2025
- Validated
- 14 May 2025
- Decided
- 16 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Verulam
- Postcode
- AL3 4NG
Site history
Applications at this address on the St Albans register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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TP/2026/0360 Granted
2 Allandale St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ng
TPO Ref TPO0055 Tree ref T24 Ash Mature Ash - lateral reduction of up to 2.5m and a height reduction of up to 2.5m, the Ash tree is showing signs of Ash Die Back, the works are to reduce the canopy to manage and prevent limb breakage as tree is dropping s
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Feb 2025
Received by St Albans
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14 May 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Treeworks refusal
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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St Albans refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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.
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