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4 Evergreen Close Woolmer Green SG3 6JN

Awaiting decision Welwyn Hatfield 6/2026/1391/TPO WORKS TO TREES WITH TREE PRESERVATION ORDER

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Crown reduction of a Silver Birch tree by up to 20% (approximately 2 - 3 metres) to reduce branch spread and weight. Work is required to manage size, prevent encroachment and maintain tree health Reduce overhanging branches by approximately 2 metres to prevent encroachment over the driveway and reduce pigeon fouling on vehicles The tree is close to the house and has grown too large for the garden so the works are required to manage its size and maintain its health TPO 105 T3

As published by the council, reference 6/2026/1391/TPO

Application record

Reference
6/2026/1391/TPO
Type
WORKS TO TREES WITH TREE PRESERVATION ORDER
Status
Under Consultation
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Welwyn East
Parish
Woolmer Green
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SG3 6JN

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Aug 2026

    Received by Welwyn Hatfield

  2. 15 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Welwyn Hatfield took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

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