The Croft 4 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2QZ
Awaiting Validation
TP/2026/0214 - AVA
Description
T1- Pittsporum tree to fell to stump level as it is outgrowing it's position and start to effect the boundary wall.
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Historical activity at this location
43 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
G1 Mixed Vegetation - Fell
2025
Approved
G1 Mixed Vegetation - Fell
2023
T1 Cypress - Significant lean, hi risk of failure- Fell
2023
T1 Cypress - Significant lean, hi risk of failure- Fell
2022
Approved
T1 Cherry (in decline rapidly) - Fell T2 Silver Birch - Crown reduce by 1-2m approx to im…
2022
Approved
T1 Cherry (in decline rapidly) - Fell T2 Silver Birch - Crown reduce by 1-2m approx to im…
2021
With conditions
Single storey side and rear extension to link existing gym to house, first floor rear ext…
2021
With conditions
Single storey side and rear extension to link existing gym to house, first floor rear ext…
2021
With conditions
Single storey side and rear extension to link existing gym to house, second floor extensi…
2021
With conditions
Single storey side and rear extension to link existing gym to house, second floor extensi…
2021
Approved
Conifer x 1 - Fell & grind stump, back garden (over growing other plants ) Pine - Remove…
2021
Approved
Conifer x 1 - Fell & grind stump, back garden (over growing other plants ) Pine - Remove…
2021
Approved
Rear garden trees. Fell 1 x Conifer tree because it's shading other trees and plants. To…
2021
Approved
Rear garden trees. Fell 1 x Conifer tree because it's shading other trees and plants. To…
2020
Approved
G1 2 x Leylandii in rear garden - Fell. Front garden trees: T2 Cherry - Crown reduction t…
2020
Approved
G1 2 x Leylandii in rear garden - Fell. Front garden trees: T2 Cherry - Crown reduction t…
2019
With conditions
Single storey side extension to garage
2017
With conditions
Infill extension and conversion of an existing detached garage
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
11 Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qt
Rear ground and basement floor extensions with associated hard and soft landscaping
2025
With conditions
11 Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qt
Rear ground and basement floor extensions with associated hard and soft landscaping
2024
With conditions
1A Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qt
Installation of rooftop AC unit behind new timber screen in rooftop valley to rear elevat…
2025
10 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qz
1- Silver Birch Tree located to the front of the property at 10 Longcroft Avenue, Harpend…
2025
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1- Silver Birch Tree located to the front of the property at 10 Longcroft Avenue, Harpend…
2025
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8 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qz
We have a Hornbeam tree in our rear garden which has died. We seek permission to have it…
2025
Approved
8 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qz
We have a Hornbeam tree in our rear garden which has died. We seek permission to have it…
2025
Approved
18 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qz
T1 - Maple - Remove and grind stump T2 - Holly - Remove Holly and small bushes - grind st…
2025
Approved
18 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qz
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2024
With conditions
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T1 Willow - Pollard (back to pervious pruning points)
2025
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T1 Willow - Pollard (back to pervious pruning points)
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19 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rd
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2025
Approved
19 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rd
T1 Western Red Cedar (rear garden) - Crown reduction by 1-2m approx T2 Cypress (front gar…
2024
With conditions
1A Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qt
Proposed garage conversion into habitable accommodation, replacement window/doors and alt…
2024
With conditions
1 Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qt
Construction of rear extensions (infill the bottom part that is currently an external ove…
2024
Approved
14 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qz
1- Purple Plum- Reduce Purple Plum by 20%, thin and lift off of Path. 2- Reduce Acer - Re…
2024
Approved
8 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qz
The Cypress/ Conifer trees at the rear garden - reduce by 1m Cherry - Reduce canopy, crow…
2024
With conditions
11 Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qt
Alterations to the existing rear landscaped garden area incorporating a raised paved seat…
2023
With conditions
17 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Rd
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1 x Tree of unknown species - Fell.
2016
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22 Longcroft Avenue Harpenden Al5 2Qz
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2016
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Reduce crown of Beech in rear garden by up to 3m.
2016
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7B Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Qt
Front porch, two storey front and rear, single storey side and rear extensions with roofl…
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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