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9 Medlows Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3Ay

Granted St Albans TP/2026/0160 Tree works to TPO trees(s)

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Oak tree (T4) - Reduced back to previous pruning points (around 25% off the crown). - Light thinning of epicormic growth throughout the canopy - Removal of lowest limb. Purpose - To maintain a suitable size of tree for the garden. Silver Birch (G2) - Remo

As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0160

Application record

Reference
TP/2026/0160
Type
Tree works to TPO trees(s)
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Treeworks approval
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Decided
15 May 2026
Ward
Harpenden North & Rural
Parish
Harpenden Town
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL5 3AY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Mar 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 31 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 May 2026

    Decision issued: Treeworks approval

  4. 26 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

St Albans granted permission on 15 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.

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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