5 Oakfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nf

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• TP/2020/0760 Granted

  5 Oakfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nf

  Various tree works undertaken in the front and rear garden of the property, Front garden 1 x Multi stem Willow along the mid right hand side border in the front garden near the pond (T1 on plan) to be coppiced close to ground level to allow it regenerate,

  Decided 11 Jan 2021 Trees

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 23 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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.

• 5 Oakfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Nf

  TP/2020/0760 Submitted 27 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  Various tree works undertaken in the front and rear garden of the property, Front garden 1 x Multi stem Willow along the mid right hand side border in the front garden near the pond (T1 on plan) to be coppiced close to ground level to allow it regenerate,

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 4 Oakfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ne

  5/2024/1947 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing five bedroom house and garage and construction of replacement five bedroom house with detached garage, lower ground floor accommodation with patio space, attic accommodation and rear dormers, air source heat pumps and air conditioni

  Withdrawn Loft or dormer Demolition 36 docs

• 2 Oakfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ne

  5/2017/2655 Submitted 19 Sep 2017 100 yards away

  New gates and railings to front

  Refused Householder 14 docs
  Domestic

• 7 High Elms Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ju

  5/2016/3434 Submitted 17 Nov 2016 100 yards away

  Loft conversion with rooflights and two rear dormer windows

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Domestic

• 3 High Elms Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ju

  TP/2026/0136 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  T1 Western Red Cedar - Reduction in height only by 4-6m approx T2 Lawson Cypress - Reduction in height only by 3-4m approx T5 Spruce - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx T3 Beech - Crown thin by 15% approx T4 Holly - Reduction and shape by 1-2m

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 12 High Elms Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ju

  TP/2026/0057 Submitted 11 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  T1 Poplar pollard., by removing 3-4m of ne growth taking the canopy back to the last pollard points. This has been completed multiple times in the past as is due a repollard due to stress on unions and small amounts of rot

  Granted Trees 3 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