TP/2026/0268

1. 23 May 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 28 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Jul 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

• 5/2017/2558 Granted

  Gardeners Cottage Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rn

  Non Material Amendment - Gable dormer to existing projection as per approved 5/2016/2236, ensuite 1 to remain within the approved application area not the existing footprint, the new large capacity boiler and associated tank/s is to be located within the

  11 Sep 2017 181m away Amendments
• 5/2026/1320 Decided

  Gardeners Cottage Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Rn

  External alterations and mutual upgrade including replacement, recladding of link building, replacement porch, new opening and alteration to first floor window, new opening to front loft gable, relocation of first window below , alteration to works to ele

  8 Jul 2026 181m away Householder
• TP/2026/0249 Granted

  Timber Cottage Lower Gustard Wood Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Al4 8Ru

  CA works T4. Silver Birch - Fell and remove. T5. Sycamore - Fell and remove . Remove to stump level. T6 Mature Ash - Pollard crown by 30-40% to restore crown to a suitable size/spread for the boundary location. T7. Self-set Ash - Fell and remove. G6. M

  18 May 2026 269m away Trees
• TP/2017/0463 Granted

  Guelders Lower Gustard Wood Al4 8Rs

  Fell Beech in rear garden exhibiting large fungal fruiting body.

  8 Sep 2017 281m away Trees

• 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