TP/2026/0280

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 4 Jun 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

• 5/2026/1024 Decided

  24 Folly Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Jt

  Proposed single storey rear extension and roof dormer extension on rear

  26 May 2026 54m away Householder
• 5/2017/2583 Decided

  24 Folly Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Jt

  Removal of existing side glazing panel and replacement with rendered brick wall

  11 Sep 2017 54m away Householder
• 5/2026/0347 Refused

  32 Etna Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Nj

  Rear dormer. Front and rear rooflights

  24 Feb 2026 91m away Householder
• 5/2026/1244 Decided

  1A Etna Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Nj

  New first floor balcony structure

  29 Jun 2026 91m away Householder
• TP/2026/0209 Granted

  43 Worley Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Nr

  Magnolia Tree - request to fell. Cherry Tree - request to fell. Maple Tree - request to fell - tree is currently rotting. Unknown Species Tree - request to fell. Apple Tree - request to fell. for landscaping works.

  5 May 2026 104m away Trees
• TP/2026/0372 Decided

  20 Upton Avenue St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 5Ew

  Sycamore - Fell due to significant decline

  29 Jul 2026 111m 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