Cathedral House Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 21 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 23 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

5. 2 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works in Conservation Area - Deemed Consent

St Albans granted permission on 2 October 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.

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.

• The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By

  5/2026/0695 Submitted 2 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of 11 external cameras

  Granted 25 docs

• The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By

  TP/2026/0456 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 2 Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By

  5/2025/2348 Submitted 23 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of drop in solar panel trays on the southern slope of the pitched gable roof and associated reroofing

  Granted 39 docs

• The Cathedral & Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1By

  5/2016/3764 Submitted 16 Dec 2016 50 yards away

  Listed Building consent - Partial demolition and alterations to wall to allow new vehicle access and installation of gate

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 22 docs

• The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Al1 1By

  5/2017/3510 Submitted 11 Dec 2017 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 12 (slype windows), 15 (main entrance doors), 16 (lourves) and 18 (bin store) of planning permission 5/2017/0742 dated 19/06/2017 for Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 4 (historical scheme of investigation), 6 (hard and

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 12 docs

• The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban Sumpter Yard Holywell Hill St Albans Al1 1By

  5/2016/3771 Submitted 16 Dec 2016 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 3 (written scheme of archaeological investigation), 11 (details of proposed rooflights), 12 (details of windows), 13 (details of eaves, stone details & quoining), 14 (details of proposed wall), 15 (sample panels of brickwork), 16 (

  Granted Conditions Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 19 docs

• TP/2026/0283 Granted

  86 Marshalswick Lane St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 4Xe

  Lime - reduce height by 5m, lateral reduction of 4m and crown clean

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0509 Awaiting decision

  36 Park Avenue North Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ed

  G1 - 5 lime trees at the front of the house to raise the canopy to approx 5 mentres and remove epicormic growth. This work is all general maintenasnce and to keep mtrees healthy and under control

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0506 Awaiting decision

  Old Bell 177 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 3Bn

  5 x Oaks to lift to around 3m above ground level, remove deadwood greater than 40mm in diameter. Lift canopies on all Oaks to allow better view of area due to safety concerns & recent damage

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0507 Awaiting decision

  10 Monks Close Redbourn Hertfordshire Al3 7Ly

  TPO1910 (G1) Silver Birch x2 Reduce the overall crown height by approximately 5 metres, Reduce lateral growth by approximately 0.5 metres where necessary to maintain a balanced and natural crown form. Reason for works: To reduce the overall size of

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• TP/2026/0402 Granted

  28 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lg

  T1 - oak tree reduce north east side of Oak tree by 3m. This tree has been heavily cut on the opposite side of the tree leaving the tree hugely unbalanced.

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Trees