Planning application
26/00470/TPTPO
26 Shephall Green Stevenage Herts SG2 9XS
Proposal
Crown reduction to create 4m canopy, removing 4 of the lowest branches of 1no. Spruce tree (T1) protected by Tree Preservation Order 125
As published by the council, reference 26/00470/TPTPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by Stevenage
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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27 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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26/00366/FP Granted
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22/00962/FPH Granted
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26/00471/FPH Awaiting decision
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Erection of single storey rear extension
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24/00692/FPH Granted
151 Hydean Way Stevenage Herts SG2 9YA
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24/00693/HPA Refused
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Other trees applications
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26/00551/TPTPO Awaiting decision
6 Cameron Close Stevenage Herts SG2 0HG
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26/00405/TPTPO Granted
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26/00520/TPTPO Awaiting decision
4 Olde Swann Court Stevenage Herts SG1 3WB
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26/00396/TPTPO Granted
41 Sish Lane Stevenage Herts SG1 3LS
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26/00384/TPTPO Granted
1 Olde Swann Court Stevenage Herts SG1 3WB
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