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35 St Peters Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Sr

Granted St Albans TP/2026/0317 Tree works in conservation area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Proposed Works: Fell one Maple tree located within the front garden. Justification for the Proposed Works: The Maple has developed a significantly one-sided crown as a result of prolonged competition for light and space from the adjacent, more mature Tree

As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0317

Application record

Reference
TP/2026/0317
Type
Tree works in conservation area
Status
Approved
Decision
Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jul 2026
Decided
13 Aug 2026
Ward
Bernards Heath
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL1 3SR

Site history

Applications at this address on the St Albans register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • TP/2026/0366 Decided

    35 St Peters Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Sr

    1 x Goat willow to reduce by approximately 2.5m height and 1.5m width. Lift over parking bays to 4m above ground level

    Submitted 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 5/2026/0011 Refused

    35 St Peters Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Sr

    Alterations to existing vehicular access and new sliding gate

    Decided 21 Aug 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Jun 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 2 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 2 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Under Consultation.

  5. 13 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

St Albans granted permission on 13 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.

About tree works applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 35 St Peters Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Sr

    TP/2026/0366 Submitted 25 Jul 2026 0m away

    1 x Goat willow to reduce by approximately 2.5m height and 1.5m width. Lift over parking bays to 4m above ground level

    Decided Trees 4 docs

  • 35 St Peters Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Sr

    5/2026/0011 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 0m away

    Alterations to existing vehicular access and new sliding gate

    Refused Householder 11 docs
    Domestic

  • 6 Hall Place Gardens St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Sp

    5/2021/1114 Submitted 14 Apr 2021 75m away

    Replacement of four front windows, alterations to rear openings and removal of rear chimney (part retrospective)

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 27 docs
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  • Raymer Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 3Qu

    TP/2026/0154 Submitted 25 Mar 2026 92m away

    TG3 Group of Lime [x2] with understorey of Holly, Hypericum, Viburnum, Elaeagnus and Ivy of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Re-pollard Limes [x2] to previous points at approx. 5.0m and thereafter re-pollard on a triennial cycle to maintain

    Granted Trees 4 docs

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  • 1 Manor Road St Albans Al1 3St

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In St Albans

  • 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