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17 Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2En

Decided St Albans TP/2026/0356 Tree works in conservation area

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0356

Application record

Reference
TP/2026/0356
Type
Tree works in conservation area
Status
Under Consideration
Decision
PENDING
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
23 Jul 2026
Ward
Harpenden West
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL5 2EN

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Jul 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 21 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Under Consultation.

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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After the decision

St Albans has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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.

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