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26 Sopwell Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Rr

Granted St Albans TP/2026/0162 Tree works in conservation area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Silver Birch tree in centre to be pruned 20% to allow light. Located in our back garden at above address. Can be seen from the road. Oaklands Trees will do the work. Originally applied in 2022 and was approved to have said Silver Birch tree pruned. Unfor

As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0162

Application record

Reference
TP/2026/0162
Type
Tree works in conservation area
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Decided
20 May 2026
Ward
St Peters
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL1 1RR

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Mar 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 7 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 May 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

  4. 26 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

St Albans granted permission on 20 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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