Plovers Redbourn Lane Hatching Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jy

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. 4 Oct 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.

• Hatching Green House Hatching Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jy

  TP/2020/0837 Submitted 30 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Removal of 2 large branches of the Spruce tree marked A, which overhang the garden of 3 High Elms , creating excessive shading and interfering with the use of the garden. The main trunk of the Spruce tree is not being altered.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Danesby Redbourn Lane Hatching Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Jy

  5/2026/0871 Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and part first floor rear infill extension. Single storey front infill extension. Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation, re-painting of existing external walls, and new windows and doors throughout. Demolition of c

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Hatching Green Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2La

  5/2026/0466 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge of condition 14 (finish floor/ground level) & 19 (building setting out) for planning application 5/2015/3389 dated 18/04/2016 for Two storey, six bed, detached dwelling with habitable roof, detached garage and associated landscaping following

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 5 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Hatching Green Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2La

  5/2026/1126 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  Two storey rear extension and single storey rear extensions

  Awaiting decision Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 14 Hatching Green Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lb

  5/2016/2601 Submitted 18 Aug 2016 150 yards away

  Proposed garage

  Granted Householder 14 docs
  Domestic

• 6A Hatching Green Close Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Lb

  5/2025/2227 Submitted 5 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 3 (samples of materials) , 4 (existing and proposed levels) and 5 (Construction Method Statement) of plannign permission 5/2025/1600 dated 28/08/2025 for Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement self build sing

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 9 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