Pryor House The Green Preston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7UD Data via plota.co.uk
26/01074/TCA - Trees (Conservation Area)
Approved
Proposal
T1: Tulip - Reduce the height by 3m and shape and balance the crown, cutting to viable growth. T2: Copper Beech - Lift the lower canopy all around to give 2m clearance of the floor. Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
24 Apr 2026
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Approved
15 May 2026
Approved on 15 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
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Important details
- Council
- North Hertfordshire
- Application type
- Trees (Conservation Area)
- Postcode
- SG4 7UD
- Received
- 24 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 24 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Hitchwood Ward
- Parish
- Preston Parish Council
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Decision
- No Objection
- Decision date
- 15 May 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- The Blue Tree Company
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14882391
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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North Hertfordshire
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#106 of 292 councils
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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%).
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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
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Pryor House The Green Preston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7UD