TP/2026/0290

1. 8 Jun 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 10 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 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

• TP/2026/0356 Decided

  17 Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2En

  G1 Hazel & Purple Leaf Plum - Crown reduction by 1-2m approx (primary cuts) G2 Lime & Portuguese Laurel - Pollard T3 Horse Chestnut - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx (back to previous pruning pionts)

  22 Jul 2026 49m away Trees
• TP/2026/0195 Granted

  1 Southgate Court Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ug

  Pine tree growing at an angle across the Right of Way that runs along the edge of No 1 Southgate Court - remove this tree, so that the Right of way is cleared.

  24 Apr 2026 116m away Trees
• TP/2026/0368 Decided

  78 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur

  (T1) Norway Maple , Re-Pollard to previous pollard points Tree is adjacent property and starting to encroach the building

  27 Jul 2026 181m away Trees
• 5/2026/0913 Withdrawn

  42 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Uj

  Single storey rear extension plus introduction of side door to the existing garage

  11 May 2026 209m away
• 5/2026/0755 Decided

  9 Byron Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ad

  Two storey rear extension, with garage conversion and enlarged front first floor dormer. Including internal alterations to existing ground and first floor accommodation layouts

  14 Apr 2026 227m away Householder
• TP/2026/0225 Granted

  19 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj

  T2 Lime - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx T1 Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx (primary cuts) T3 Norway Spruce - Crown reduction in height only by 2-3m

  11 May 2026 230m 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