55 Southgate Road Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 5EA Data via plota.co.uk

25/1735/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week) Refused

Proposal

T6 ASH. Crown reduction of 3m.- 4m. The height of 16m after pruning to12m. The spread of 10m after pruning to 7m. Crown lift 5.5m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Dec 2025
Validated
5 Feb 2026
Refused
9 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 9 Mar 2026 · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week)
Postcode
EN6 5EA
Received
2 Dec 2025
Validated
5 Feb 2026
Ward
Potters Bar Oakmere
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
2 Apr 2026
Decision
TPO Refusal
Decision date
9 Mar 2026
Agent
Bartlett Tree Experts

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14535119
Env. assessment
No
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #240 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #107 of 292
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #240 of 292
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #251 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
25 decided
749
Total decisions
56 refused in 2025