2 The Copperfields Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5BH

Registered 26/01034/TPO
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
SG8 5BH

Description

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.

5.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#119 of 282

North Hertfordshire ranks #147 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

North Hertfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #64 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #109 of 282
70%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #147 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #116 of 282
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