4 The Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2El

1. 23 Jun 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 24 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 6 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

St Albans granted permission on 6 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• 11 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dd

  TP/2025/0614 Submitted 23 Nov 2025 64m away

  T2 Sycamore - Crown reduction by. 3-4m approx (primary cuts) and crown clean T1 Oak - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx (primary cuts) & crown clean. Removal of basil growth and crown lift south side to balance.

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• 15A Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Al5 2Dd

  TP/2017/0539 Submitted 18 Oct 2017 64m away

  Reduce Laurel hedge to 4m height. Fell dead Hawthorn (exempt work for latter tree).

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 11 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dd

  TP/2021/0098 Submitted 1 Mar 2021 64m away

  Rear garden trees. T1 Sycamore - Crown reduction by 4-6m approx. T2 Oak - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 Avenue St Nicholas Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2De

  5/2017/2729 Submitted 27 Sep 2017 74m away

  Discharge of Condition 7 (protection of trees) to planning permission 5/2017/0570 dated 27/04/2017 for Single storey side extension , part single part two storey rear extension with rooflights, rooflights to the loft and alterations to openings following

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Avenue St Nicholas Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2De

  5/2025/2330 Submitted 22 Dec 2025 74m away

  Construction of part single, part two storey rear extension, new end of garden outbuilding, new external hard landscaping and associated alterations to the existing house. First floor side elevation openings. Enlargement to rear dormer. Materials changes.

  Decided Householder Extension Loft or dormer 30 docs
  Small domestic

• Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club Amenbury Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ef

  TP/2026/0123 Submitted 14 Mar 2026 109m away

  G1 Mixed Group - ( 8 Leylandii, 1 Ash & 1 Sycamore) Crown reduction to all down to approx 1-1.5m above telegraph pole 1 Leylandii (extensive split in union ) - Fell

  Granted Trees 6 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