1B York Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Pl

1. 12 Mar 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 16 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 May 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

St Albans granted permission on 12 May 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.

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.

• 6 York Road St Albans Al1 4Pl

  TP/2017/0541 Submitted 18 Oct 2017 0m away

  Fell the following trees within rear garden - 3 Cherry, 1 dead Sycamore & 1 live Sycamore.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 8 York Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Pl

  5/2026/0826 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 0m away

  Removal of Condition 5 (rooflights) which requires the use of conservation style rooflights and the applicant proposes the installation of high quality Velux rooflights with a flush, low profile external appearance, finished in Traffic Grey (RAL 7043), wh

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Domestic

• 5 York Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Pl

  TP/2021/0074 Submitted 17 Feb 2021 0m away

  Row of mixed rear garden Conifers to be reduced in height by approximately 50% to allow more light into the garden (marked with green crosses on attached photo). Two clusters of small mixed Conifers to be removed to open up the flower bed.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 8 York Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Pl

  5/2025/1503 Submitted 11 Aug 2025 0m away

  Proposed single and two storey rear extension, loft conversion, internal alterations, window replacement and chimney removal / adjustments, including partial demolition of existing garage

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 23 docs
  Domestic

• 18B Gainsborough Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nl

  5/2026/0492 Submitted 13 Mar 2026 63m away

  Conversion of existing integral garage to habitable accommodation

  Granted Householder 14 docs
  Domestic

• 28 Gainsborough Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nl

  TP/2026/0035 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 63m away

  Proposed Works: Fell one Cherry tree located in the rear garden. Reasons for Work: The tree is exhibiting significant decay to the basal heartwood, compromising its structural integrity. Due to the advanced nature of the decay and the associated risk of f

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• TP/2026/0456 Decided

  The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By

  T1. Cedar - clean-cut where the branches have broken, reduce any upright or outstretched branches by 1.5 metres. Thin the heavier elongated branches going over the walls and public walkways by no more than 20% and remove any damaged branches and deadwood.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0457 Decided

  The Peacock Ph 13 Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Rr

  G1 - Conifer group - fell to ground level and grind stump

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0453 Decided

  1 Pondwicks Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dg

  Willow - Pollard due to limb failure

  Received 13 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0455 Decided

  7 Salisbury Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qq

  Silve birch - felling trees 1, 2, 3, and 5 on safety grounds in significant decline

  Received 13 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0451 Decided

  Topstreet Farmhouse 28 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Nu

  T1 Beech - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx and crown thin by 15-20% The tree has perviously been managed with a similar crown reduction in the past to contain shape and improve light

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees