457 The Ridgeway St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 9TY

Under Consultation TP/2026/0189 - TPO
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL4 9TY
Type
TPO

Description

T(8) T4 on plan - Crab Apple tree to reduce by 2 metres all around to maintain it's shape and size for the area. (G4) T13 on plan- Robinia tree to lift to 4 metres and tidy it's crown by 2 metres where needed to tidy and maintain it's shape and size for t

1.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#277 of 282

St Albans is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #268 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 61% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

St Albans decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #188 of 282
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #215 of 282
36%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #268 of 282
61%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #260 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
127 decided (1-9 homes)
69%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
22 decided
1,375
Total decisions
195 refused in 2025