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11 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
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26/0551/TCA - Tree works in a Conservation Area
Pending Consideration
Proposal
T1 & T2 Lime - Pollard to previous pollard pionts Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
26 Oct 2026
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Validated
28 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Dec 2026
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 10 Dec 2026, from St Albans's recent tree and landscaping works.
Site constraints 3
Harpenden conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Harpenden built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site
Checked on 29 October 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.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 2 of the 56-day target. St Albans usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 43.
Day 254 days to the 56-day target
93%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
545decided in the last year
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 29 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15323225
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15323225
- Statutory expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2022
Approved
T1 Thuja plicata - This tree is in poor health, areas of die back lower in the crown, wit…
2022
Approved
T1 Thuja plicata - This tree is in poor health, areas of die back lower in the crown, wit…
2019
Approved
Detached garage following demolition of existing
2019
Approved
Part single, part two storey rear extension, first floor side and single storey front and…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
23 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
2. Oak - Growing over the driveway of 23 Park Avenue from the grass area of Badingham Dri…
2025
23 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
2. Oak - Growing over the driveway of 23 Park Avenue from the grass area of Badingham Dri…
2025
Approved
23 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
1 - Cedar of Lebanon - Prune to clear the house by up to 2 m to viable growth points and…
2025
Approved
23 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
1 - Cedar of Lebanon - Prune to clear the house by up to 2 m to viable growth points and…
2025
Approved
11 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
Remove dead Walnut tree
2025
Approved
11 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
Remove dead Walnut tree
2025
Approved
Hollywell House 3B Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
G1 (predominantly Lime and Leylandii) - Reduction in height by 2-4m approx and trim later…
2025
Approved
Hollywell House 3B Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
G1 (predominantly Lime and Leylandii) - Reduction in height by 2-4m approx and trim later…
2025
Approved
19 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
Two Scots pines. Remove fractured stem, reduce back stem resting on lower adjacent tree…
2025
Approved
19 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
Two Scots pines. Remove fractured stem, reduce back stem resting on lower adjacent tree…
2025
Approved
The House 19A Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
T1 Scots Pine - Removal of lowest stem (south side) and shorten duplicated branch above b…
2025
Approved
The House 19A Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
T1 Scots Pine - Removal of lowest stem (south side) and shorten duplicated branch above b…
2024
Approved
19 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
G1 1 Ash + 1 Oak - Reduce back lateral growth to the boundary (2-3m) facing number 19a Pa…
2024
Approved
19 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
Norwegian Maple. Reduce height by two to three metres. Reduce sides by one metre to avoid…
2024
Refused
The House 19A Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
T1 Scots Pine - This tree isn't suitable for it location. Fell
2024
Approved
The House 19A Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
T1 Scotts Pine (obvious decay in upper stem from old pruning point) - Fell
2024
Approved
23 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
T2. Variegated leafed Tree - Growing over the front five from 23A. Re-pollard back to pre…
2024
Approved
23 Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Dz
T1. Beech - Within the hedge growing on the boundary of Badingham Drive. Reduce in height…
2024
Approved
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Rear garden trees. T1. Conifer - Fence line leading onto the neighbour's tennis court. Fe…
2024
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Frontage trees 1 x Horse chestnut to reduce by approximately 3m height and 2m width. (Not…
2016
Approved
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Two storey side extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormer windows and front r…
2016
Approved
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Approved
15A Park Avenue South Harpenden Al5 2Dz
1 x Pine: Reduce over long laterals by 1 - 2 metres and clean crown. Install Cobra-bracing
2016
Approved
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1 x Pine: Reduce over long laterals by 1 - 2 metres and clean crown. Install Cobra-bracing
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#290 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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%).
Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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St Albans decision statistics
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
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