Planning application
10 Devonshire Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Tj
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
G1-Beech hedges-Reduce in height to 2 metres to maintain size and shape. G2-Conifer hedges-Reduce in height to 2 metres to maintain size and shape. T1-Elm-Lift crown to 2 metres to maintain size. T2-Willow-Remove damaged branches for safety T3-Ash-Fell to
As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0359
Application record
- Reference
- TP/2026/0359
- Type
- Tree works in conservation area
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Decision
- PENDING
- Received
- 22 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Harpenden East
- Parish
- Harpenden Town
- Postcode
- AL5 4TJ
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
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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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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