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24 Fishpool Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Rt

Granted St Albans TP/2026/0079 Tree works in conservation area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

I planted a miniature cherry tree at the end of my garden about 10 years ago. It was supposed to grow no taller than 6ft but is now closer to 15ft high. It is not appropriate for the space and is blocking the sun to the neighbours' small gardens. The tree

As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0079

Application record

Reference
TP/2026/0079
Type
Tree works in conservation area
Status
Approved
Decision
Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent
Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Decided
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Verulam
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL3 4RT

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Feb 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 24 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

  4. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

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What this grant of permission means

St Albans granted permission on 22 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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