35 Bishops Avenue Northwood HA6 3DD

Pending Consideration 26/0698/TPO
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
HA6 3DD

Description

T1 Oak. Reduce all branches by 1.5 metres to retain tree close to its current size T2 Ash. Fell the tree it is in poor condition. There is a large bracket fungus at about 7 metres most likely Hymenoscyphus fraxinus (ash heart rot) T3 Hornbeam fell. There is a large cavity at ground level extending for 1.5 metres up trunk the strength of the trunk is compromised and owner would prefer to remove the tree as the garden is a childrens playground, Recomended replacement trees are one honbeam and one silver birch.

7.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#44 of 282

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 282. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Three Rivers decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #140 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #173 of 282
90%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #44 of 282
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #29 of 282
81%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
18 decided
853
Total decisions
93 refused in 2025