TP/2026/0261

1. 21 May 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 7 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

3. 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

• 5/2026/0813 Decided

  42B West Common Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jw

  Proposed roof alteration, loft conversion, dormer projections, garage conversion and alterations

  22 Apr 2026 0m away Householder
• TP/2026/0293 Decided

  The White Horse Ph Hatching Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jp

  T6 Ash - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) T8 Cherry - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) to combat subsidence damage to adj property

  8 Jun 2026 196m away Trees
• 5/2026/1126 Decided

  1 Hatching Green Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2La

  Two storey rear extension and single storey rear extensions

  1 Jun 2026 295m away
• 5/2026/0871 Decided

  Danesby Redbourn Lane Hatching Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jy

  Single storey rear extension and part first floor rear infill extension. Single storey front infill extension. Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation, re-painting of existing external walls, and new windows and doors throughout. Demolition of c

  5 May 2026 336m away Householder
• 5/2026/0766 Decided

  64 West Common Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ld

  Two storey rear extension and front single storey side and rear extensions

  13 Apr 2026 404m away Householder
• 5/2025/2227 Granted

  6A Hatching Green Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lb

  Discharge of Conditions 3 (samples of materials) , 4 (existing and proposed levels) and 5 (Construction Method Statement) of plannign permission 5/2025/1600 dated 28/08/2025 for Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement self build sing

  5 Dec 2025 406m 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