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43 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Townsend · updated daily · St Albans City and District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 43 · received or decided in the last 90 days

19 Cannon Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5JRAwaiting decisionCatalpa - to reduce crown to approximate previous pruning points. 3 espalier crab apple (malus) - to reduce height below previous pruning points and prune back on both sides As shown on attached photo of sketchReceived 6 Nov 202626/0577/TCA
67 Bernard Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5QLAwaiting decisionTree Details Species: Robina (False Acacia) Conservation Area: Yes Proposed Works: Fell the Robinia tree to ground level. Remove all arising debris from site. Grind the stump as agreed with the client. Reason: The tree was inspected on 28/10/2026 by our Arborist and was found to be in a dangerous condition, presenting an imminent risk of failure. During inspection, the following defects were observed: Severe root plate ovement indicating significant instability and loss of horage. Extensive decay affecting the root crown and principal buttress roots. Significant deterioration of the structural root system, compromising the tree's ability to remain safely supported. Evidence of active instability associated with root plate displacement. The tree is situated within striking distance of the boundary wall, a shed and the neighbours garden, creating an unacceptable risk to people and property in the event of failure. In our professional opinion, the extent of root decay and associated root plate movement has resulted in a substantial loss of structural integrity. The tree now presents an imminent risk of whole-tree failure. Given the severity of the defects identified, pruning or other remedial works would not sufficiently mitigate the risk, and removal is therefore considered the only appropriate management recommendation.Received 5 Nov 202626/0576/TCA5
Batchwood Sports Centre Batchwood Hall Batchwood Drive St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5XAAwaiting decisionPrior Notification - Installation of an additional roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the existing Batchwood Golf & Sports Centre, comprising 182 DMEGC 595 W solar PV modules with a total installed capacity of approximately 108.29 kWp, together with associated inverter equipment, power optimisers, electrical cabling, monitoring and metering equipment and ancillary worksReceived 30 Oct 202626/1946/PASP
16 Boundary Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 4EFAwaiting decisionReduce the overall height of the Cherry Plum tree in the rear garden by 25%, from 10m to 7.5m. Proportionately reduce the lateral crown to maintain a balanced, natural shape. The tree has two heavily intertwined stems and can creak in windy conditions. The proposed reduction aims to manage the crown size and reduce branches overhanging neighbouring gardens. The planned works would be undertaken by a professional tree surgeon, most likely Oaklands Tree Specialists Ltd.Received 28 Oct 202626/0548/TCA
61 Harpenden Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 6BYAwaiting decisionT1 Walnut - Reduce back neighbours Walnut to give a 4m clearance away from the house and include growth overhanging garden. The justification for this is that the canopy will cause issues with branches knocking roof dislodging roof tilesReceived 27 Oct 202626/0538/TPO

Planning in Townsend

Approved: 90%; 220 of 240 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Townsend in the last 24 months, from St Albans City and District Council's planning register.

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Around Townsend

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AL3 422 applications in the last 12 monthsAL1 462 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: St Albans City and District Council

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About Townsend

Townsend is a settlement located in Hertfordshire, England.

Property prices in Townsend show an average sale price of £601,479, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Townsend has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Townsend planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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In the last 24 months, 311 planning applications were submitted near Townsend. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were tree works (116), full planning applications (67), outline applications (19). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Townsend?

In the last 24 months, 311 planning applications were submitted near Townsend. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Townsend?

The average planning decision time near Townsend is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Townsend?

The planning approval rate near Townsend is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Townsend?

The most common type of planning application near Townsend is tree works applications, with 116 submissions in the last 24 months.

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