Flat 2 Coniston Lodge Herga Court Watford WD17 4JN

Pending consideration 26/00380/TPO
Council
Date received
18 May 2026
Date validated
18 May 2026
Postcode
WD17 4JN

Description

Works to trees TPO.31- Remove significant over-hang of branches from the tree over the rear car park at Coniston Lodge Significant risk of damage to owners vehicles who choose to park under it, from the branches banging into their cars. In addition, risk of branches coming down and damaging roofs of vehicles. Proposal is to have tree work conducted to bring these up so they sufficient clearance to vehicles in car park.

Watford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#102 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #76 out of 282. Only 19% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
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Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #260 of 282
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #255 of 282
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #76 of 282
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #18 of 282
59%
Minor dwellings approved
44 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
9 decided
522
Total decisions
109 refused in 2025