1 Taylers Cottages Crossoaks Lane Ridge EN6 3LL Data via plota.co.uk

26/0378/TRC - Tree Works in Conservation Area (6 Week) Approved

Proposal

T1 LEYLANDII HEDGE. Reduce height by approx 1ft to achieve an even level with the adjacent hedge line and to maintaining a neat and consistent appearance. Currently 8ft tall and to reduce the height down to 7ft in height. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 May 2026 · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Tree Works in Conservation Area (6 Week)
Postcode
EN6 3LL
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
Shenley
Parish
The Parish Council South Mimms And Ridge
Case officer
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Target decision
27 May 2026
Decision
Tree work in Conservation Area Consent
Decision date
13 May 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14749444
Env. assessment
No
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #240 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #107 of 292
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #240 of 292
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #251 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
25 decided
749
Total decisions
56 refused in 2025