Planning application
9 Woodlands Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3By
Works: Trees Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1 Hornbeam - Fell (not suitable specie to close to the house) This trees location is confusing due to the proximity of trees on the opposite side of fence which has a protection order on. Roz is aware of this application / enquiry.
As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0357
Application record
- Reference
- TP/2026/0357
- Type
- Tree works to TPO trees(s)
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Decision
- PENDING
- Received
- 22 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Harpenden North & Rural
- Parish
- Harpenden Town
- Postcode
- AL5 3BY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Received by St Albans
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23 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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21 Aug 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Under Consultation.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsAfter the decision
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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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