6 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

1. 4 Mar 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 22 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

3. 7 Sep 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

• 4 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

  TP/2021/0294 Submitted 24 May 2021 0m away

  Front garden T1 (Prunus cerasifera) - Crown reduce by 2-3m, back to established pruning locations where it is possible and appropriate to do so, to reduce the drag coefficient and lever arm forces of the tree, and in turn to reduce its risk of structural

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 2 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

  TP/2026/0299 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 0m away

  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.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 20 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

  TP/2026/0243 Submitted 14 May 2026 0m away

  5 Day Notice Sorbus - Extensive decay at 2.5m approx and a stem has failed at the union leaving remaining stems compromised. - Fell

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• 1A The Warren Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nh

  5/2026/0646 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 108m away

  Insertion of roof windows to front elevation; conversion of garage into utility room; various fenestration changes

  Decided Householder Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Domestic

• 1A The Warren Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nh

  5/2026/0930 Submitted 13 May 2026 108m away

  Erection of garage/store outbuilding.

  Decided Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 The Warren Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nh

  TP/2026/0257 Submitted 20 May 2026 108m away

  TPO1773 (T1) Oak - Reduce the two lower branches by three to five metres. Reduce remainder of tree by 2 metres.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• TP/2026/0339 Granted

  6 Kirkwick Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ql

  Various pruning works to Box Elder, Ash, Yew, Silver Maple, privet and mixed hedge - refer to application for full specification

  10 Jul 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0333 Granted

  113B Victoria Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Tj

  T1 Confer row to cut back to the fence line for maintenance and light. T2 Pyracantha group to cut back to clear shed for maintenance and light.

  9 Jul 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0433 Decided

  43 Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Hd

  G1 Sycamore remove to ground level T4 Beech remove to ground level

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0430 Decided

  Rivendell 35-37 St Michaels Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Sp

  1 x Weeping willow to reduce height to approximately 10ft below previous pruning points. Reduce long extending limb over garden area back in line with new canopy framework Willow has become large & close to both house & neighbours property. Reducing frame

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0432 Decided

  38 Goldsmith Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Nh

  Pear tree, reduce the height and the width by approx 20%. Take back limb from previous bad cut to improve health. Take back lateral overhanging branches that could cause future damage to cars parked underneath.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees