53 Ridge Lane Watford WD17 4SX Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Works to tree - Walnut T14 and Blue Cedar T15 under TPO. 74 to remove branches encroaching onto the roof and public pathway on the road. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 9 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 10 Sept 2026
Documents 6
Decision & officer reports 1
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 2
Site constraints 2
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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Important details
How this decision compares
Decided in 51 days from validation, 10 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 →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 10 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15093875
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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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