2016
Withdrawn
19 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4AJ
Pending
TP/2026/0225 - TCA
Description
T2 Lime - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx T1 Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx (primary cuts) T3 Norway Spruce - Crown reduction in height only by 2-3m
Nearby new applications
51 Moreton End Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HA
Demolition of existing garage and proposed erection of single-storey side and re...
6 Lodge Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4JE
Oak - Reduce back vertical growth by 2-3m and crown clean Mixed Specie - Reduce ...
32A Moreton End Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HD
1A Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EP
G1 - line of mixed species of ash and sycamore located on rear railway boundary ...
14A Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4AH
5 day notice T1 Leylandii - Fell (stump remain with wood to at base T2 Cherry - ...
12 Pigeonwick Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EZ
Historical activity at this location
33 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
With conditions
Construction of two storey side extension comprising accommodation in roof with front dor…
2025
With conditions
Construction of two storey side extension comprising accommodation in roof with front dor…
2024
Refused
Construction of two storey side extension comprising with accommodation in roof with, fro…
2023
G1 Group of Hornbeam - Reduction by 2m approx (excluding Lime). T2 Lime - Crown lift over…
2023
G1 Group of Hornbeam - Reduction by 2m approx (excluding Lime). T2 Lime - Crown lift over…
2019
With conditions
Single storey rear extension with rooflights following demolition of conservatory, insert…
2016
Withdrawn
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
76 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
G1 Norway Spruce, Holly & Western Red Cedar) - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx G2 Leylandi…
2025
With conditions
76 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
G1 Norway Spruce, Holly & Western Red Cedar) - Crown reduction by 3-4m approx G2 Leylandi…
2025
Approved
62 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
Follow up to TP/2025/0341 Having carried out this work, we identified a further Labernum…
2025
Approved
62 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
Follow up to TP/2025/0341 Having carried out this work, we identified a further Labernum…
2025
Approved
62 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
Laurel, Ash and Laburnum Pruning Trees facing pavement in order to: maintain clear path…
2025
Approved
62 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
Laurel, Ash and Laburnum Pruning Trees facing pavement in order to: maintain clear path…
2025
Approved
5 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
T1 Field Maple - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx, crown clean and remove Ivy
2025
Approved
5 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
T1 Field Maple - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx, crown clean and remove Ivy
2025
Approved
60 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
T1 - Ash Reduce by 50% to approx 6ft
2025
Approved
60 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
T1 - Ash Reduce by 50% to approx 6ft
2025
Approved
62 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
T1 Robinia - Fell to ground level.
2025
Approved
62 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
T1 Robinia - Fell to ground level.
2024
Approved
17 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
Walnut - Reduce back lateral growth to the boundary that overhangs number 19 Clarence Roa…
2024
Approved
6 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
T9 Sycamore (Ref T1 in the tree report) T10 Sycamore (Ref as T2 in the tree report) Crown…
2024
Approved
7 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
T2 Sycamore - Crown reduction by 2-3 m approx T1 Beech - Crown reduction by 2-3m approx (…
2024
Approved
60 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
The tree has grown significantly since our last work. The tree now rest upon the BT Telep…
2024
72 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 2Ur
Single storey rear extension
2023
Approved
7 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
T1 Yew- Fell
2023
Approved
7 Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
T1 Yew- Fell
2023
4 Hollybush Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Ap
Rear garden - T1 - Conifer - Remove to ground level as the roots are pulling up the drive…
2016
Approved
1 Hollybush Lane Harpenden Al5 4Al
Reduce Yew tree next to driveway by up to 3m.
2016
With conditions
Rose House 1A Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
Single storey rear extension
2016
With conditions
Rose House 1A Clarence Road Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Aj
Single storey rear extension
2016
Withdrawn
1 Hollybush Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Al
Amendment to planning permission 5/2015/0794 dated 26/06/2015 for Part single, part two s…
2016
Withdrawn
1 Hollybush Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire Al5 4Al
Amendment to planning permission 5/2015/0794 dated 26/06/2015 for Part single, part two s…
St Albans
Planning Authority Score
1.2/10
Poor
#287 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
St Albans is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #282 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 61% 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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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