1 Pondwicks Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dg

1. 13 Sep 2026

   Received by St Albans

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 11 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 November 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 Pondwicks Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dg

  TP/2021/0023 Submitted 14 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Area of Laurel to be removed in the rear garden.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 10 Pondwicks Close St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dg

  5/2017/2898 Submitted 12 Oct 2017 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 3 (samples of materials), 4 (archaeology WSI), and 7 (method statement for protection of trees) of planning permission 5/2017/1989 dated 22/09/2017 for Construction of timber building (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2017/10

  Granted Conditions Trees 7 docs

• Old Bridle Lodge Grove Road St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dq

  5/2016/3010 Submitted 4 Oct 2016 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 4 (written scheme of archaeological work) of planning permission 5/2016/1571 dated 22/09/2016 for a Single storey side extension with habitable roofspace and rear dormer window following demolition of existing conservatory, alterati

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 84 Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Dh

  5/2016/2984 Submitted 2 Oct 2016 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing extension. Construction of single storey side and rear extension with alterations to openings and enlargement of existing lightwell

  Withdrawn Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 73 Holywell Hill St Albans Hertfordshire Al1 1Hf

  TP/2026/0159 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Proposed works: Fell a row of small Cypress trees located along the left-hand boundary of the rear garden. The proposed works are intended to improve natural light levels within the garden, which are currently significantly restricted by the height and de

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 4 Abbey Mill End St Albans Hertfordshire Al3 4Hn

  5/2026/1526 Submitted 12 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Discharge of Condition 4 (samples of the materials) of planning permission 5/2025/0571 dated 22/09/2025 for Demolition of existing building and construction of a replacement two storey detached five bedroom dwelling with accessible access and deck with ca

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 2 docs
  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