2 The Copperfields Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5BH Data via plota.co.uk

26/01034/TPO - Trees (Tree Preservation Order) Approved

Proposal

T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce to approx 1.5 m below previous reduction points. Prune back to suitable growth points throughout. T2: Holly - Crown reduce by 5m in height and prune sides by 5m. T3, T4, T5: Lime - Re-pollard to previous pollard points, removing all regrowth. T6: Yew - Crown reduce height by 1.5 m and lateral spread by 0.5 m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Apr 2026
Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Trees (Tree Preservation Order)
Postcode
SG8 5BH
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
Royston Heath Ward
Parish
Royston Town Council
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Conditional Consent
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
SHIRE TREES LIMITED

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14865571
North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#106 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Hertfordshire ranks #139 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #64 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #111 of 292
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #139 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #120 of 292
88%
Minor dwellings approved
99 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
17 decided
1,071
Total decisions
80 refused in 2025