27 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LH Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
I wish to apply for permission to reduce the height of an oak tree in my garden. We are in the conservation area and have reduced the size of this tree before. It is now casting a great deal of shadow over both our and our neighbours garden who would also like it reduced. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 28 Nov 2026, from St Albans's recent tree and landscaping works.
Documents 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 3
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 4 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 17 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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
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