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Robinia Tree to remove - The tree is unsuitable for its location within a domestic garden due to its inherent species characteristics. The tree produces prominent, sharp thorns along its stems and branches, presenting a risk to garden users, particularly at low level. In addition, it exhibits vigorous suckering, with numerous thorned shoots arising from the root system and spreading across the lawn, resulting in ongoing maintenance issues and reduced usability of the garden space. Removal and replacement with a more appropriate, less hazardous species is considered a reasonable and proportionate long-term management approach within the conservation area

12 The Valley Green Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DQ

DecidedReference: 6/2026/0623/TCWelwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA
Received
9 Apr 2026
Validated
9 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Application overview

Robinia Tree to remove - The tree is unsuitable for its location within a domestic garden due to its inherent species characteristics. The tree produces prominent, sharp thorns along its stems and branches, presenting a risk to garden users, particularly at low level. In addition, it exhibits vigorous suckering, with numerous thorned shoots arising from the root system and spreading across the lawn, resulting in ongoing maintenance issues and reduced usability of the garden space. Removal and replacement with a more appropriate, less hazardous species is considered a reasonable and proportionate long-term management approach within the conservation area

Proposal details

Reference
6/2026/0623/TC
Agent
Mr Gareth Napier

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Application location

12 The Valley Green Welwyn Garden City AL8 7DQ

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Description: ApplicationformredactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (230 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Tree Sketch12 The Valley Green.pdf (182 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Decision NoticeDecision Notice_620260623TC.pdf (148 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Officer ReportDelegated Report_620260623TC(1).pdf (163 kb)Not publishedView

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