5 Malbec Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4FF Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Remove 30ft cherry tree The approximately 30ft Cherry tree is exhibiting signs of declining vitality, evidenced by a notably sparse canopy during the current growing season. The tree has also developed a pronounced lean towards the client's property, raising concerns regarding its structural condition and potential for failure. In view of its apparent decline, increasing lean and close proximity to the dwelling, removal is considered appropriate to mitigate potential risk and address the tree's deteriorating condition. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 16 Dec 2026, from St Albans's recent tree and landscaping works.
Site constraints 4
Checked on 4 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Building
From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2010, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 9 of the 56-day target. St Albans usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 43.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by St Albans in the last twelve months, from validation. St Albans decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 4 Nov 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15337779
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15337779
- Statutory expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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%).
Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.
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