26 Stratford Road Watford WD17 4QH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00390/TPO - Works to Preserved Trees Approved

Proposal

Works to Trees under TPO 138 Norway spruce (Picea abies) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m Approx. Height - 18m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 8m Location - See map Service - Section dismantle and grind Work Required - Section dismantle and grind out stump to a depth of approx. 200mm below the stumps current ground level and leave all stump arisings to allow for ground settlement Reason - Tree has grown too large for the space it occupies and is damaging retaining wall. Client will plant a replacement tree in the same location. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 May 2026
Approved
13 Jul 2026

Approved on 13 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
Works to Preserved Trees
Postcode
WD17 4QH
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Case officer
Show
Decision
Tree Works Approved with conditions
Decision date
13 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Artemis Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14949946
Env. assessment
No
Watford
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#96 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 296. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% 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, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #268 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #41 of 296
21%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #21 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
7 decided
526
Total decisions
111 refused in the year to March 2026