TP/2026/0127

1. 15 Mar 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 18 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

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/2026/0324 Decided

  151 Riverside Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Rz

  2 x Beech trees to cut back overhanging branches back to boundary line, full height of the trees. reducing by 2m from branch tips

  2 Jul 2026 0m away Trees
• 5/2026/0836 Decided

  35 Ramsbury Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Sn

  Single-storey side & rear extension, revised openings, rebuilt chimney, replacement windows and restored front gable

  28 Apr 2026 73m away Householder
• 5/2026/0834 Decided

  35 Ramsbury Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Sn

  Alterations to existing loft conversion with rear dormer, front rooflights, rebuilding of chimney and restoration of front gable

  28 Apr 2026 73m away Householder
• 5/2026/0891 Decided

  176 Riverside Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Sf

  Proposed single storey infill extension to rear with alterations to window and door openings, fair faced brickwork to facade and internal alterations

  6 May 2026 93m away Householder
• 5/2016/3106 Decided

  74 Ramsbury Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Sw

  Single storey side and rear extensions, loft conversion, alterations to openings and rooflights (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2016/0108)

  13 Oct 2016 108m away Householder
• 5/2016/3105 Decided

  76 Ramsbury Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Sw

  Single storey side and rear extensions, loft conversion, alterations to openings and rooflights (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2016/0152)

  13 Oct 2016 108m away Householder

• 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