48 Park Road Watford WD17 4QN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00299/TCA - Works to Trees in Conservation Areas Approved

Proposal

Works to trees in conservation area - Four field maple trees require crown reduction for overdue tree maintenance (see photo for proposed level of reduction). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Apr 2026
Approved
15 May 2026

Approved on 15 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Works to Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
WD17 4QN
Received
13 Apr 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Case officer
Show
Decision
Tree Works Approved with conditions
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14851260
Env. assessment
No
Watford
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#96 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 296. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Watford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #268 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #41 of 296
21%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #21 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
7 decided
526
Total decisions
111 refused in the year to March 2026