TP/2026/0238

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 18 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

• 5/2025/0265 Granted

  15 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Hy

  Variation of Condition 6 (windows and doors) - to become a compliance condition not requiring formal discharge - of planning permission 5/2024/1174 (Variation of Conditions 3 (brick panels), 4 (gable), 5 (samples of the materials) and 6 (windows and doors

  17 Feb 2025 52m away Heritage and listed buildings
• TP/2026/0318 Decided

  6 Leyton Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tg

  G2 Mixed Growth (Waitrose side) - Trim back lateral growth to the fence approx T3 Beech - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx T1 Yew (adjacent to the house) - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx T4 Magnolia - Sympathetic prune by 1-1.5m approx T5 Yew - Trim to

  29 Jun 2026 64m away Trees
• TP/2026/0218 Granted

  Inn On The Green 18-20 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Hu

  Elder tree growing beside building in courtyard - Fell to as close to ground level as possible. Treat stump with ECO herbicide plugs to restrict regrowth.

  8 May 2026 92m away Trees
• 5/2026/1351 Decided

  Inn On The Green 18-20 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Hu

  Listed building Consent - Replacement of external timber beam

  8 Jul 2026 92m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 5/2026/0803 Decided

  24 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Hu

  Discharge of Conditions 5 (archaeological monitoring) and 6 (archaeology - post excavation) of planning permission 5/2025/1618 dated 09/12/2025 for Single storey side extension following demolition of existing garage/workshop, alterations to openings, new

  22 Apr 2026 92m away Conditions
• 5/2026/1414 Decided

  6 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tb

  Prior Approval - Retention of Commercial premises at ground floor level. Change of Use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) into Class C3 (Dwellinghouses)

  23 Jul 2026 141m away Prior approval

• 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