What is planning application 26/1238/TRC?

26/1238/TRC is a planning application at 17 Oakroyd Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2EH, submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council. Current status: Undecided. Received on 27 August 2026.

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26/1238/TRCUndecided

17 Oakroyd Avenue Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2EH

Undecided

This application is awaiting a decision from the council.

Consultation period ended 7 days ago

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Proposal

All trees are located in the rear garden of 17 Oakroyd Avenue. T1 - Maple tree to be crown reduce by 2m on the height and 1.5m on the sides. The existing height is 12m and width is 8m The new height will be 10m and width will be 6.5m. A selective crown reduction is proposed to reduce excessive crown spread and end-weight, improve structural balance, maintain clearance from adjacent structures and boundaries. T2 - Beech tree to be crown reduced by 2m on the height and 1m on the width. The existing height is 12m and width is 8m The new height will be 10m and width will be 7m.The proposed selective crown reduction is intended to reduce overall crown spread and end-weight, maintain appropriate clearance from the building and boundaries, improve crown balance, and manage the tree's size in relation to its restricted growing environment. G1 - 7 Conifers that are closely spaced together, which dominate this part of the rear garden and create substantial shading. Their removal is proposed to i

Received

27 August 2026

First tracked

31 August 2026

Last checked

04 September 2026

Location

EN6 2EH

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