St Georges School Sun Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TD Data via plota.co.uk

Approved TP/2026/0139 - TCA
Trees & landscaping
Council
St Albans 1.1/10
Date received
18 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Decision date
12 May 2026
Postcode
AL5 4TD
Type
TCA

Description

G1 Sycamore & Ash - Fell T2 Goat Willow - Fell Data via plota.co.uk

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Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
T1 Ash (canker forming at 2m approx causing extensive decay and weakness ) - Fell
TP/2025/0063
2025 Approved
T1 Ash (canker forming at 2m approx causing extensive decay and weakness ) - Fell
TP/2025/0063
2024 Approved
T104338 Oak A 24 E 1120 M Car park, sports field Physiological condition: Good Structural…
TP/2024/0570
2024 Approved
T04362 Ash (split stem at 7-9m) - Fell T04407 Silver Birch (dead) - Fell T04414 Ash (almo…
TP/2024/0300
2024 Approved
Relocation of main entrance with new roof canopy and ramped access with balustrade, alter…
5/2024/1011
2024
3 x Ash trees fell to combat subsidence damage to St. Georges School, Sun Lane, HARPENDEN…
TP/2024/0091
2023
Relocated main entrance with canopy and accessible ramped access with balustrade, alterat…
5/2023/2532
2023
Relocated main entrance with canopy and accessible ramped access with balustrade, alterat…
5/2023/2532
2023
T1 Beech (contains Honey Fungus) - Fell
TP/2023/0311
2023
T1 Beech (contains Honey Fungus) - Fell
TP/2023/0311
2023
Alterations to chapel building consisting of replacement roof insulation and plain tile r…
5/2023/0304
2023
Alterations to chapel building consisting of replacement roof insulation and plain tile r…
5/2023/0304
2022 Approved
G1 Oak & Ash - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx to increase light levels into adjacent Saun…
TP/2022/0603
2022 Approved
G1 Oak & Ash - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx to increase light levels into adjacent Saun…
TP/2022/0603
2022 Approved
Field area behind Malbeck Close. T1 Holly - Reduction down to 3m. T2 Field Maple - Crown…
TP/2022/0449
2022 Approved
Field area behind Malbeck Close. T1 Holly - Reduction down to 3m. T2 Field Maple - Crown…
TP/2022/0449
2022 Approved
T1 Ash within playing fields just south of artificial sports surface (contains Inonotus h…
TP/2022/0140
2022 Approved
T1 Ash within playing fields just south of artificial sports surface (contains Inonotus h…
TP/2022/0140
2021 Approved
Variation of Condition 4 (samples of materials) to alter external cladding and roofing ma…
5/2021/1904
2021 Approved
Variation of Condition 4 (samples of materials) to alter external cladding and roofing ma…
5/2021/1904
2020 Refused
Replacement roof and eaves guttering
5/2020/0271
2019 Approved
Removal of existing classroom building and construction of single storey building to acco…
5/2019/1662
2019 Withdrawn
Construction of single storey building to accommodate three additional classrooms
5/2019/0810
2016 Approved
Temporary mobile class room
5/2016/0546
2016 Approved
Temporary mobile class room
5/2016/0546
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
3 Bramley Cottages St Georges School Sun Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Td
T1 Sycamore, T3 & T4 Lime HG1 Cypress - Fell to combat subsidence damage to 3 Bramley Cot…
TP/2024/0227
2019 Approved
St Georges School Sun Lane Harpenden Al5 4Td
G1 (Holly and Hazel) in north east corner bordering Malbec Close- Fell to ground level (n…
TP/2019/0382
2017 Approved
St Georges School Sun Lane Al5 4Td
School fields boundary with 7 Grant Gardens - Fell 1 Cherry, 2 Hawthorn, 2 Sycamore & 1 F…
TP/2017/0020
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#290 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

St Albans is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #285 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 64% 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%).

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for householder decisions
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St Albans decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #180 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #226 of 296
29%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #285 of 296
64%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #278 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
130 decided (1-9 homes)
61%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,411
Total decisions
184 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings