The Forresters Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Fb

1. 1 Apr 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. 7 Sep 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

• 10 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ew

  TP/2021/0275 Submitted 11 May 2021 64m away

  Front garden T1 Scots Pine - 95% dead. Fell.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 14 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ew

  TP/2021/0045 Submitted 1 Feb 2021 64m away

  G1 MIxed Hedges/ trees including Ash, Hawthorn and Conifers. Cut trees back to boundary which are overhanging in to the garden of number 16. The overhanging trees are restricting light in to the garden of number 16 and are also dropping branches and debri

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 53-55 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sl

  5/2016/1954 Submitted 23 Jun 2016 82m away

  Advertisement consent - Display of two non-illuminated fascia signs to front elevation

  Decided Advertising 11 docs

• 53-55 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Sl

  5/2016/1951 Submitted 23 Jun 2016 82m away

  Change of use from to gym Class D2 (assembly and Leisure) and alterations to shop front

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 20 docs

• Oddstones House Thompsons Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Es

  5/2026/0915 Submitted 8 May 2026 97m away

  Change of use to Class C3 (residential) from Class to B1 (offices)

  Decided Full applications 11 docs

• 6 Sun Lane Harpenden Al5 4Et

  TP/2017/0473 Submitted 12 Sep 2017 98m away

  Reduce crown of Sycamore in rear garden by up to 40%.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• TP/2026/0339 Granted

  6 Kirkwick Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ql

  Various pruning works to Box Elder, Ash, Yew, Silver Maple, privet and mixed hedge - refer to application for full specification

  10 Jul 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0333 Granted

  113B Victoria Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Tj

  T1 Confer row to cut back to the fence line for maintenance and light. T2 Pyracantha group to cut back to clear shed for maintenance and light.

  9 Jul 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0433 Decided

  43 Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Hd

  G1 Sycamore remove to ground level T4 Beech remove to ground level

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0430 Decided

  Rivendell 35-37 St Michaels Street St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Sp

  1 x Weeping willow to reduce height to approximately 10ft below previous pruning points. Reduce long extending limb over garden area back in line with new canopy framework Willow has become large & close to both house & neighbours property. Reducing frame

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0432 Decided

  38 Goldsmith Way St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Nh

  Pear tree, reduce the height and the width by approx 20%. Take back limb from previous bad cut to improve health. Take back lateral overhanging branches that could cause future damage to cars parked underneath.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees