31A West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LH Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
T1 Scotts Pine (poor condition and vigour) - Fell Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 4 Sept 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 9 Sept 2026
Site constraints 2
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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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How this decision compares
Decided in 45 days from validation, about the council's usual 43 days. Approved, as 100% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by St Albans in the last twelve months, from validation. St Albans decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- 322900PLN
- Planning Portal ref
- 15093966
- Comments by
- 11 Aug 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
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%).
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