9 Kirkwick Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qu

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 26 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   St Albans took a median of 76 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with St Albans for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year St Albans decided tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 9 Kirkwick Avenue Harpenden Al5 2Qu

  TP/2016/0485 Submitted 23 Oct 2016 50 yards away

  Fell Hornbeam tree in rear garden.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 13 Kirkwick Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qu

  TP/2021/0041 Submitted 3 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Front garden trees: 1, 2 - Birch x 2 - Fell to ground level. Rear garden trees: 3,4 - Birch x 2 - Fell to ground level. 5 - Conifer - Remove the left hand side limb growing over the shed. 6 - Acer - Crown reduce by 2-3 metres to viable growth points. 7

  Granted Trees 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 18 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dj

  TP/2021/0016 Submitted 12 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Rear garden trees: 1 - Malus - Reduce in height by approximately 1m and bring sides into shape 2 - Norway Maple - Crown reduce to previous points to leave viable growth where possible. This would amount to a reduction of up to 4m.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 16 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dj

  5/2026/0467 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dj

  5/2026/1329 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear and side extensions, new rear attic dormer, new air conditioning unit, relocation of vehicular crossover

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 1A Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qy

  5/2017/3454 Submitted 5 Dec 2017 100 yards away

  Front canopy, garage conversion to habitable accommodation and new detached garage

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 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