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37 Granby Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 5Qp

Granted St Albans TP/2026/0388 Tree works to TPO trees(s)

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 (TPO) Beech - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx, crown lift to the legal requirement on highway to 5.4m and crown clean to manage tree in its proximity to the highway and small garden

As published by the council, reference TP/2026/0388

Application record

Reference
TP/2026/0388
Type
Tree works to TPO trees(s)
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Treeworks part approved
Received
8 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Decided
21 Sep 2026
Ward
Harpenden East
Parish
Harpenden Town
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
AL5 5QP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Aug 2026

    Received by St Albans

  2. 12 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 7 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Under Consideration

    Previously Under Consultation.

  5. 21 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Treeworks part approved

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

St Albans granted permission on 21 September 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.

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