Flat 2 Coniston Lodge Herga Court Watford WD17 4JN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00380/TPO - Works to Preserved Trees Pending consideration

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Works to Preserved Trees
Postcode
WD17 4JN
Received
18 May 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Case officer
Track to view
Decision level
Delegated

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14940737
Env. assessment
No
Watford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#104 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #76 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #268 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #76 of 292
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #18 of 292
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