TP/2026/0081

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

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

• TP/2026/0236 Granted

  18A Kings Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Tg

  T1 Scots Pine - tree is located in the rear garden of the property inside the rear boundary line. The tree is leaning at around 20 degree over the neighbouring property behind and the lower lateral limbs are stretching right out over the roof of the prope

  13 May 2026 40m away Trees
• 5/2026/0760 Decided

  1 Cymbeline Court The Lawns Mount Pleasant St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Tz

  Two storey side extension, internal alterations, alterations to fenestration and new air-con unit outside of the house

  15 Apr 2026 79m away Householder
• TP/2026/0337 Decided

  182 Fishpool Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Sb

  Ash - Reduce back to previous points or slightly harder if old pruning wounds look decayed.

  10 Jul 2026 121m away Trees
• 5/2026/0815 Decided

  St Michaels Manor Fishpool Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ry

  Demolition of existing French doors and construction of single storey rear extension with basement to form function space and storage, new retaining wall and associated alterations to terrace

  24 Apr 2026 122m away
• 5/2017/2564 Refused

  The Blue Anchor Ph 145 Fishpool Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ry

  Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 6b (means of enclosure) to amend application site boundary and landscaping layout of planning permission 5/2015/2917 dated 21/06/2016 for Change of use from Class A4 (drinking establishments) to Class C3 (dwe

  11 Sep 2017 122m away
• TP/2026/0197 Granted

  59 Portland Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Ra

  Tree in rear garden - fell

  27 Apr 2026 124m away Trees

• 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