24-26 Claret House The Avenue And 16 Essex Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4NR

Pending consideration 26/00235/TPO
Council
Date received
19 Mar 2026
Date validated
19 Mar 2026
Postcode
WD17 4NR

Description

Works to trees under TPO.68 - T1 Sycamore 16 Essex Road- reduce overhanging limbs to car park of 24 The Avenue by up to 2m, T2 Hazel and self set Sycamore stems 16 Essex Road- reduce overhang limbs to car park of 24 The Avenue by up to 2m, T3 Cherry within car park of 24 The Avenue crown reduce by up to 3m to reshape and compact crown

6.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#78 of 277

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 277. Only 19% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #255 of 277
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #250 of 277
93%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #35 of 277
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #18 of 277
59%
Minor dwellings approved
44 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
9 decided
522
Total decisions
109 refused in 2025