Hill House 7 Temple Gardens Moor Park Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/0709/TCA - Works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

TG2 Sycamore X2 group - left side of house Sectional dismantle using rigging equipment the large TG2 Sycamore X2 group located at the left side of house. Leave stump low. Remove resulting debris. REASONS: *The trees are so large now that they are destroying the original 1930s hedge and large branches frequently fall, probably due to squirrel damage, causing damage to the outhouse and washing line. *The trees are less than 5 meters from the house and we have already had to underpin the part nearest to the trees. *The lack of any 'amenity value' is also highlighted by the fact that they are not only on private property but not visible to the general public as Temple Gardens is a private road owned by the house-owners with no rights of way. The only person who can see the trees is our neighbour and he wants them cut down as well… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Apr 2026
Approved
26 May 2026

Approved on 26 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
WD3 1QJ
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Moor Park And Eastbury
Parish
Batchworth Community Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
11 Jun 2026
Decision
Consent given on work to Tree apps
Decision date
26 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14897594
Env. assessment
No
Three Rivers
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#50 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 292. 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%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Three Rivers decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #144 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #180 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #39 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #30 of 292
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