TP/2026/0227

1. 12 May 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 18 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Treeworks approval

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/2026/0251 Granted

  25 Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3Aq

  T19 Beech - Reduce crown by 33%, thin by maximum of 20% - These works are required to reduce the size of the tree to maintain its health as it is having limb failure and also to allow more light into the garden and back of property. T2 (G1) - Beech - Redu

  19 May 2026 0m away Trees
• TP/2026/0365 Decided

  10 Medlows Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3Ay

  T1-Oak tree to reduce to leave twin-stemmed habitat poles at 5 metres as the tree is in serious decline.

  23 Jul 2026 92m away Trees
• TP/2026/0115 Granted

  5 Medlows Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3Ay

  TPO1912 - T12 (Individual Oak) Confirmed: 08/04/2019 Proposed Works: Reduce the overall height of the Oak by approximately 4 metres and reduce the lateral spread proportionately to maintain a balanced crown. Crown raise by removing lower epicormic gro

  11 Mar 2026 92m away Trees
• TP/2026/0370 Decided

  3 The Spinney Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3Az

  T37 Beech tree needs to be cut down and removed, its presents danger to life/property. It is infected with Gandaderma fungus and is rotten in base.

  28 Jul 2026 127m away Trees
• 5/2026/0947 Decided

  26 Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3Af

  Permission in Principle - Construction of up to 3 dwellings

  13 May 2026 155m away Outline
• 5/2026/0941 Decided

  54 - 56 Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3Af

  Discharge of Conditions 4 (materials), 5 (boundary treatment), 7 (levels), 8 (hard and soft landscaping), 12 (arboriculture method statement), 15 (biodiversity enhancement plan), 16 (landscape ecological management and monitoring plan), 19 (construction m

  13 May 2026 155m away Conditions

• 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