Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Location Hertford Road, Great North Road and Park Street, Hatfield	Proposal For the continued protection of the amenity of the area. The group of trees detailed in this application have been identified as significantly contributory to the area through the environmental services that they provide and thus worthy of protection
Parish	Ward
Served Date 01/12/2025	Confirmed Date
Variation Date	Modified Date 10/03/2026
Expiry Date 01/06/2026	Comments Expiry Date 12/01/2026

Type	Count Identifier	Species
Individual	1	Cedar
Individual	1	False Acacia
Individual	1	Tulip Tree
Individual	1	Cedar
Individual	1	Maple/Sycamore
Individual	1	Beech
Individual	1	Maple/Sycamore
Individual	1	Horse Chestnut
Group	4	Maple/Sycamore
Group	5	Pear
Group	4	Birch
Group	10	Crab Apple
Group	1	Irish Yew
Group	1	Rowan
Group	2	Maple/Sycamore
Group	2	Cherry
Group	2	Ash
Group	1	Pine
Group	1	Lime
Group	1	Willow
Group	3	Maple/Sycamore
Group	2	Maple/Sycamore
Group	3	Birch
Group	2	Ash
Group	1	Birch
Group	3	Birch
Group	2	Maple/Sycamore
Group	2	False Acacia
Group	3	Birch
Group	1	Maple/Sycamore
Group	2	Birch
Group	2	Ash
Group	1	Birch
Group	1	Birch
Group	2	False Acacia
Group	1	Horse Chestnut
Group	1	Willow
Group	1	Hornbeam
Woodland		All Species

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	File: TPO Order_006 (2025).pdf (4025 kb)	Description: TPO Order PDF	Created Date: 24/11/2025

Application Number	Proposal	Decision
6/2026/0282/LB	Installation of aluminium gazebo to existing outdoor seating area.
6/2026/0283/FULL	Installation of aluminium gazebo to existing outdoor seating area
6/2026/0281/TPO	T40- Cut back the long (7-8m) branch by up to 2m over the adjacent garden to the nearest appropriate growth point. To reduce the end loading and strain on the branch attachment point T43- If funds permit, target prune stubs- To help to prevent die back T63- Gently break up mulch to aerate soil and pull back from trunk. Remove dead branches of 30mm diameter or greater, and smaller-diameter long branches at trusted tree surgeon’s discretion. To improve soil aeration and prevent disease at trunk base. To prevent injury or nuisance. T85- Lift over parking space to provide about 2.4m vertical clearance. To prevent damage and nuisance. T99- Lightly formatively prune to remove the crossing branch S at about 2.3m above ground level that is attempting to become the leader. To prevent future structural problems. T140- Consider removing the sub-dominant stem. To improve the appearance and future structure. T19- Lift low branch to provide up to 2.4m vertical clearance underneath. To prevent nuisance. T26-Option 1: fell to branch ‘elbows’. Plant a replacement tree near by that is not in the rose family. Option 2: fell to ground level and grind out the stump to about 300mm below ground level. Plant a replacement tree near by that is not in the rose family. 1. To reduce the risk of harm while retaining live mistletoe growth and a wildlife’s dead wood habitat for as long as possible. Replanting to sustain the landscape value of this part of the ‘garden’. 2. To eliminate risk while sustaining the landscape value of this part of the ‘garden’. TPO 006 (2025)
6/2026/0234/TPO	T1645 Tree of Heaven - Fell to ground level due to its invasive nature and aggressive root suckers causing structural risk to the Grade II listed building and surrounding surfaces. T1644 Tree of Heaven - Fell to ground level; shares the same root system as T1645, with identical concerns. Stumps to be treated, monitored, and removed. Replacement with a non-invasive species is proposed. T1643 Horse Chestnut - Lift canopy to 4m in the front car park to allow vehicle clearance. T1635 Sycamore - Reduce crown by 1.5–2m and remove deadwood to improve structure and reduce risk of branch failure.
6/2026/0031/HOUSE	Erection of single storey side extension and installation of air source heat pump unit	Granted

Tree Preservation Order: 006 (2025)