Wildwood House 112 Valley Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4BH

Awaiting decision 26/0483/TPO
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
WD3 4BH

Description

Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m Approx. Height - 12m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 9m Location - See map Service - Section dismantle Work Required - Section dismantle tree to near ground level Reason - Significant decay present at the base of the tree and leans over neighbouring garden removal is recommended Priority Code - B Tree Number - T3 Tree Type - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.5m Approx. Height - 16m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 8m Location - See map Service - Section dismantle Work Required - Section dismantle tree to near ground level Reason - Large area of exposed area starting from the base of the tree up to a height of 4m and approx 0.5m wide, crack forming in part of exposed decayed sap wood, given proximity to neighbouring garden removal is recommended. Priority Code - B

7.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#42 of 277

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 277. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Three Rivers decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #137 of 277
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #170 of 277
90%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #43 of 277
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #29 of 277
81%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
18 decided
853
Total decisions
93 refused in 2025