St Nicholas Church Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2TP Data via plota.co.uk
Approved
TP/2026/0126 - TCA
Description
Holly Tree (T1) - Removed to ground level. Holly Tree (T2) - Removed to ground level. Conifer Tree (T3) - Removal of leaning stem. - Lifting crown to 20 ft. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
35 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
To install two Weissman 16KW air to water heat pumps and to surround with anti-vandal pro…
2025
Approved
To install two Weissman 16KW air to water heat pumps and to surround with anti-vandal pro…
2023
G1 Numerous Oaks and Lime Trees - Reduce back lateral growth to previous cuts G2 Holly He…
2023
G1 Numerous Oaks and Lime Trees - Reduce back lateral growth to previous cuts G2 Holly He…
2023
1 x Silver birch to dismantle in sections to ground level. Tree in St Nicholas Church Hal…
2023
1 x Silver birch to dismantle in sections to ground level. Tree in St Nicholas Church Hal…
2021
Approved
Concrete ramp with hand rails at north west door
2021
Approved
Concrete ramp with hand rails at north west door
2020
Approved
G2 Mixed Trees - Predominately Oak and Lime - Reduce back lateral growth to primary cuts…
2020
Approved
G2 Mixed Trees - Predominately Oak and Lime - Reduce back lateral growth to primary cuts…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
3 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tj
T1 - Beech reduced by 2m T2 - Damaged Conifer removed T3 - Conifer reduced in height by 4…
2025
Approved
3 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tj
T1 - Beech reduced by 2m T2 - Damaged Conifer removed T3 - Conifer reduced in height by 4…
2025
Approved
3 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tj
Ash - Remove
2025
Approved
3 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tj
Ash - Remove
2025
Approved
3 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tj
T1 - False Acacia re-pollarded to previous points due to maintenance
2025
Approved
3 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tj
T1 - False Acacia re-pollarded to previous points due to maintenance
2025
Approved
St Nicholas Church Hall Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tp
Conifer tree by Church Hall, under telegraph pole. Dismantle/fell whole tree to ground le…
2025
Approved
St Nicholas Church Hall Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tp
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2025
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2025
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T1 Ash - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx (primary cuts)
2024
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Replacement roof to conservatory
2024
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St Nicholas Church Of England Va Primary School Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tp
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2023
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St Nicholas Church Of England Va Primary School Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tp
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2023
St Nicholas Church Of England Va Primary School Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tp
Client has a mature Cherry tree within the school playground. The trees roots are startin…
2022
Approved
7 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2By
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a detached garage and gym with first floor…
2022
Approved
7 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2By
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a detached garage and gym with first floor…
2016
Approved
Church Green Mews Rothamsted Avenue Al5 2Bw
1 x Laurel in hedge line on boundary of property - Reduce to height of the rest of the he…
2016
Withdrawn
4 Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tp
Part two storey, part first floor rear extension to create first floor one bedroom flat a…
2016
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4 Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Tp
Part two storey, part first floor rear extension to create first floor one bedroom flat a…
2016
Approved
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St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#290 of 296 councils
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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