54 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire AL2 1UX Data via plota.co.uk
Under Consultation
TP/2026/0304 - TPO
Description
Lawson Cypress - Fell as dead partially dead, see photos. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2021
Approved
Rear garden area A1 T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell. Reason - infected stem on SE side with Ph…
2021
Approved
Rear garden area A1 T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell. Reason - infected stem on SE side with Ph…
2021
Approved
Garage conversion and alterations to rear windows and doors
2021
Approved
Garage conversion and alterations to rear windows and doors
2020
Refused
Area A1 rear garden Cypress - Leylandii See sketch plan - number 1. Works: reduction to t…
2020
Refused
Area A1 rear garden Cypress - Leylandii See sketch plan - number 1. Works: reduction to t…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Napsbury Tower 67 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Crown reduction by 30 per cent to 4 common Hornbeam and 3 Birches that were planted by me…
2025
Approved
Napsbury Tower 67 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Crown reduction by 30 per cent to 4 common Hornbeam and 3 Birches that were planted by me…
2024
Approved
20 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
T1 Sycamore - Fell, this tree is encroaching on boundary fence and is too close. T2 Silve…
2023
Approved
57 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
T1- Silver birch up to 3m crown reduction as overhanging rear alleyway and to allow more…
2023
Approved
57 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
T1- Silver birch up to 3m crown reduction as overhanging rear alleyway and to allow more…
2023
Approved
55 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
The tree is at the back of our garden, and we have never seen any leaves on it. Not sure…
2023
Approved
55 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
The tree is at the back of our garden, and we have never seen any leaves on it. Not sure…
2023
53 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Garage conversion and alterations to openings
2023
53 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Garage conversion and alterations to openings
2022
Approved
40 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
T1 Purple Plum - Reduction of 2m and reduce laterals by 1.5m. This tree is in the rear ga…
2022
Approved
40 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
T1 Purple Plum - Reduction of 2m and reduce laterals by 1.5m. This tree is in the rear ga…
2022
Approved
Napsbury Tower 67 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Erection of part single storey side extension, part replacement of existing side railings…
2022
Approved
Napsbury Tower 67 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Erection of part single storey side extension, part replacement of existing side railings…
2021
Approved
Napsbury Tower 67 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Erection of part single storey side extension, part replacement of existing side railings…
2021
Approved
Napsbury Tower 67 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Erection of part single storey side extension, part replacement of existing side railings…
2021
Approved
21 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Remove Eucalyptus tree from the rear garden as it is too tall for the size of the rear ga…
2021
Approved
21 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Remove Eucalyptus tree from the rear garden as it is too tall for the size of the rear ga…
2018
Withdrawn
54 Beningfield Drive London Colney Al2 1Ux
AWAITING VALIDATION. TPO 1293 Cypress tree in garden of 54 Beningfield Drive, beyond bott…
2020
Approved
40 Beningfield Drive London Colney Al2 1Ux
Remove dying Purple Plum tree in the rear garden before it becomes a hazard.
2020
Approved
40 Beningfield Drive London Colney Al2 1Ux
Remove dying Purple Plum tree in the rear garden before it becomes a hazard.
2016
Approved
1 The Clock Tower Goldring Way Al2 1Gf
Lift crown of Beech fronting Clock Tower to clear ground by 2.4m. Reason - to enable grou…
2016
Approved
55 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Partial garage conversion and alterations to openings
2016
Approved
55 Beningfield Drive London Colney Hertfordshire Al2 1Ux
Partial garage conversion and alterations to openings
2016
Approved
Napsbury Hospital Site Shenley Lane Al2 1Ux
Carry out crown lifting work to 1 Horse Chestnut, 1 Oak, 2 Sycamore, 1 Cypress, 2 misc tr…
2016
Approved
Napsbury Hospital Site Shenley Lane Al2 1Ux
Carry out crown lifting work to 1 Horse Chestnut, 1 Oak, 2 Sycamore, 1 Cypress, 2 misc tr…
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.2/10
Poor
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St Albans decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #195 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #223 of 292
32%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #282 of 292
61%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #270 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
127 decided (1-9 homes)
69%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
22 decided
1,375
Total decisions
195 refused in 2025