26 Stratford Road Watford WD17 4QH Data via plota.co.uk
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
Application progress
Approved on 13 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026
Documents 8
Decision & officer reports 1
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Site constraints 1
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 53 days from validation, 12 days slower than Watford's median of 41 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 100% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Watford in the last twelve months, from validation. Watford decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14949946
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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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.
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