20 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 18 May 2026

   Decision issued: Treework exempt

3. 20 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

St Albans has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 4 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

  TP/2021/0294 Submitted 24 May 2021 0m away

  Front garden T1 (Prunus cerasifera) - Crown reduce by 2-3m, back to established pruning locations where it is possible and appropriate to do so, to reduce the drag coefficient and lever arm forces of the tree, and in turn to reduce its risk of structural

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 6 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

  TP/2026/0101 Submitted 4 Mar 2026 0m away

  2 Trees in sketch are large shade loving evergreen Conifers.We wish to remove these trees. Reason: The trees are very overbearing and causing nuisance to our property. We wish to replace with 4nr small hornbeams.

  Granted Trees

• 2 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lf

  TP/2026/0299 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 0m away

  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.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 1A The Warren Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nh

  5/2026/0646 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 108m away

  Insertion of roof windows to front elevation; conversion of garage into utility room; various fenestration changes

  Decided Householder Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Domestic

• 1A The Warren Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nh

  5/2026/0930 Submitted 13 May 2026 108m away

  Erection of garage/store outbuilding.

  Decided Householder 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 The Warren Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nh

  TP/2026/0257 Submitted 20 May 2026 108m away

  TPO1773 (T1) Oak - Reduce the two lower branches by three to five metres. Reduce remainder of tree by 2 metres.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• TP/2026/0456 Decided

  The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By

  T1. Cedar - clean-cut where the branches have broken, reduce any upright or outstretched branches by 1.5 metres. Thin the heavier elongated branches going over the walls and public walkways by no more than 20% and remove any damaged branches and deadwood.

  14 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0457 Decided

  The Peacock Ph 13 Hatfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Rr

  G1 - Conifer group - fell to ground level and grind stump

  14 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0453 Decided

  1 Pondwicks Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dg

  Willow - Pollard due to limb failure

  13 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0455 Decided

  7 Salisbury Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qq

  Silve birch - felling trees 1, 2, 3, and 5 on safety grounds in significant decline

  13 Sep 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0451 Decided

  Topstreet Farmhouse 28 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Nu

  T1 Beech - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx and crown thin by 15-20% The tree has perviously been managed with a similar crown reduction in the past to contain shape and improve light

  11 Sep 2026 Trees