Planning application
6/2026/0778/TC
71 Longcroft Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6EL
Proposal
Maple tree (sycamore). I would like to cut it back by 30 or 50 percent depending on what the council will agree to. I have already spoken to an Arborist who has confirmed it is possible to cut back the tree by 50% without harming the tree
As published by the council, reference 6/2026/0778/TC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 May 2026
Received by Welwyn Hatfield
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Welwyn Hatfield for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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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