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Remove several mature cherry laurels (approximately 10 metres in height), multiple self-seeded hazel stems and one mature holly from the overgrown area at the rear of the garden Prune the existing plum tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to remove overcrowded growth and split branches, maintain its health, improve its form and prevent further split branches Prune the existing smoke tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to maintain its health, appearance and manageable size Prune the existing curly hazel tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to maintain its health, appearance and manageable size Following the tree works, the cleared area will be landscaped as a domestic garden with lawn and flower beds. The existing laburnum, curly hazel, plum tree and smoke tree will be retained

5 Brockett Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BN

DecidedReference: 6/2026/1439/TCWelwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Application summary

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

Application overview

Remove several mature cherry laurels (approximately 10 metres in height), multiple self-seeded hazel stems and one mature holly from the overgrown area at the rear of the garden Prune the existing plum tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to remove overcrowded growth and split branches, maintain its health, improve its form and prevent further split branches Prune the existing smoke tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to maintain its health, appearance and manageable size Prune the existing curly hazel tree by reducing and reshaping the canopy to maintain its health, appearance and manageable size Following the tree works, the cleared area will be landscaped as a domestic garden with lawn and flower beds. The existing laburnum, curly hazel, plum tree and smoke tree will be retained

Proposal details

Reference
6/2026/1439/TC
Agent
Mr Amandeep Ruprai

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5 Brockett Close Welwyn Garden City AL8 7BN

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Description: ApplicationformredactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (224 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Tree Sketchtree_application.jpg (1995 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Decision NoticeDecision Notice_620261439TC.pdf (149 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Officer ReportDelegated Report_620261439TC(1).pdf (158 kb)Not publishedView

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