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138 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw

Granted St Albans TP/2026/0161 Tree works in conservation area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Fell old and struggling Portuguese laurel bush to make space for array of additional planting of flowering shrubs, perennials and wildflowers.

As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0161

Application record

Reference
TP/2026/0161
Type
Tree works in conservation area
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Decided
12 May 2026
Ward
Clarence
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL1 4NW

Site history

Applications at this address on the St Albans register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • TP/2026/0473 Awaiting decision

    138 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw

    T1 – Conifer, boundary with No. 136: Fell to ground level T2 – Beech, boundary with No. 136: Fell to ground level T3 – Conifer, front boundary (No. 138): Fell to ground level

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Mar 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 1 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 May 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

  4. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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.

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.

Nearby applications

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  • 138 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw

    TP/2026/0473 Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

    T1 – Conifer, boundary with No. 136: Fell to ground level T2 – Beech, boundary with No. 136: Fell to ground level T3 – Conifer, front boundary (No. 138): Fell to ground level

    Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs
  • 134 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw

    TP/2020/0759 Submitted 27 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    Various tree works in the rear garden of the property, Specifically: 1 x Elder (T1 on plan) along the front left hand side border to be removed with the stump ground out, to enable replanting. 1 x Dead Shrub (T2 on plan) along the mid left hand side borde

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 134 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw

    TP/2026/0444 Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

    To fell one Evergreen Magnolia tree situated in the front garden of the property.

    Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs
  • 128 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw

    5/2026/1309 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

    Single-storey rear infill extension with associated internal alterations, loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer and two front dormers, together with alterations to the existing roof form.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
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  • 126 Clarence Road St Albans Al1 4Nw

    TP/2017/0607 Submitted 15 Nov 2017 50 yards away

    Reduce crown of Copper Beech T1 in front garden back to previous reduction points (30%). Reason - To allow more light to reach house and to clear obstruction to nearby pavement.

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • 116 Clarence Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Nw

    TP/2026/0361 Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    5-day notice Silver birch Fell as dead see photo

    Decided Trees 5 docs

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    Received 3 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Trees
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    TPO1910 (G1) Silver Birch x2 Reduce the overall crown height by approximately 5 metres, Reduce lateral growth by approximately 0.5 metres where necessary to maintain a balanced and natural crown form. Reason for works: To reduce the overall size of

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
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    T1 - oak tree reduce north east side of Oak tree by 3m. This tree has been heavily cut on the opposite side of the tree leaving the tree hugely unbalanced.

    Received 20 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Trees