TP/2026/0221

1. 10 May 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 12 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jun 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/2026/0230 Granted

  65 Prospect Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Au

  Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Hazel (corylus avellana) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.1m Approx. Height - 6m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 3m Location - Rear garden, right hand side Service - Crown Reduction Work Required - Reduce height by up to 2m and la

  13 May 2026 126m away Trees
• 5/2026/0931 Refused

  10 Prospect Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Ax

  Discharge of Condition 8 (pre-build noise & vibration assessment) of planning permission 5/2023/1311 dated 03/05/2024 for Variation of Conditions 2 (plans), 3 (construction management plan), 4 (drainage), 7 (landscaping), and 8 (noise) of planning permiss

  13 May 2026 133m away Conditions
• 5/2026/0789 Decided

  43 Leyland Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Bd

  Proposed ground floor extension to create a disabled-friendly annexe, including sleeping and living space and disabled-accessible shower room, and external works that facilitate wheel-chair access to and from the garden

  20 Apr 2026 148m away Householder
• 5/2026/0616 Refused

  Suite 2 Abbey View Everard Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Qu

  Non Material Amendment - Amendment to internal layout plans of planning permission 5/2025/0412 dated 30/04/2025 for Prior Approval - Change of use of existing commercial floor space (Use Class E) to 52 residential apartments (Use Class C3)

  26 Mar 2026 208m away Amendments
• TP/2026/0264 Granted

  Sainsburys Everard Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Qu

  Pruning works to various trees including fell to Silver birch, Rowan , Ash, Norway maple, Sycamore - see application for further details.

  22 May 2026 208m away Trees
• 5/2026/1025 Granted

  Suite 2 Abbey View Everard Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 2Qu

  Non Material Amendment - Amendemet internal layout plans prior approval application 5/2025/0412 dated 30/04/2025 for Prior Approval - Change of use of existing commercial floor space (Use Class E) to 52 residential apartments (Use Class C3)

  22 May 2026 208m away Amendments

• 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