Hill House 7 Temple Gardens Moor Park Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ

Pending Consideration 26/0709/TCA
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
WD3 1QJ

Description

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

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