7 Loom Lane Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 8AA

Awaiting decision 26/0299/TPO
Council
Date received
6 Mar 2026
Date validated
27 Mar 2026
Postcode
WD7 8AA

Description

T33 HORSE CHESTNUT. 2-3m overall crown reduction, to reduce the tree from a height of 10m to a height of 7-8m, and the spread from 6m to 4-5m. Crown thin of 20% and 1 metre lift to the lower canopy, to reduce risk of potential instability due to water ingress at scar site. See annotated photo.

3.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#226 of 277

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #233 out of 277. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Hertsmere decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 277
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #102 of 277
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #233 of 277
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #237 of 277
84%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
25 decided
749
Total decisions
56 refused in 2025