21 Gilpins Ride Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2PD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00968/TPO - Works to Preserved Tree(s) Approved

Proposal

Veteran Oak - reduce crown spread by 2-3m and height by 1-2m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 Apr 2026
Approved
20 May 2026

Approved on 20 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dacorum
Application type
Works to Preserved Tree(s)
Postcode
HP4 2PD
Received
28 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Berkhamsted Castle
Parish
Berkhamsted Town Council
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Grant Permission/Consent
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Treelife

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14890539
Env. assessment
No
Dacorum
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#54 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Dacorum is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #66 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dacorum decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #132 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #166 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #66 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #28 of 292
78%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,137
Total decisions
125 refused in 2025