Hollybush Lane Near Junction With A5183 Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8HH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00410/HED - Trees and Hedgerow Application Approved

Proposal

Removal of hedgerow located on both sides of Hollybush Lane, near the junction with the A5182 London Road, opposite the Holiday Inn at Markyate Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Feb 2026
Approved
15 May 2026

Approved on 15 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dacorum
Application type
Trees and Hedgerow Application
Postcode
AL3 8HH
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Ward
Watling
Parish
Flamstead Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Deemed Consent
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Dacorum
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#54 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dacorum is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #66 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dacorum decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #132 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #166 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #66 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #28 of 292
78%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,137
Total decisions
125 refused in 2025