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26/0973/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week) Approved

Proposal

30T Norway maple (possibly part of TPO group G7 and incorrectly identified as a sycamore. Covered by conservation area regardless of TPO). This tree is recommended for removal due to a large column of decay with visible Kretzschmaria deusta fungi from base of stem to stem bifurcation at 3m height. A sounding mallet test on the stem indicated extensive internal stem decay. The tree is located adjacent to a driveway and may be at risk of failure. Fell to ground level and grind stump. 32T Common yew (possibly part of TPO group G7 - exact location of trees on TPO plan is not clear. TPO is almost 30 years old so unlikely to have been a part of the original order as the tree is too young but I want to make sure if it is now covered. Also within conservation area) - fell to ground level and grind stump. This small tree (5m height, 100mm DBH, category C1) requires removal in order to facilitate the construction of a woodland walk footpath and adjacent bin store. 33T Common yew (possibly part of TPO group G7 - exact location of trees on TPO plan is not clear. TPO is almost 30 years old so unlikely to have been a part of the original order as the tree is too young but I want to make sure if it is now covered. Also within conservation area) - fell to ground level and grind stump. This small tree (5m height, 160mm DBH, category C1) requires removal in order to facilitate the construction of a woodland walk footpath and adjacent bin store. The 3No. trees that are proposed for removal are located within a densely wooded area which limits the possibility for replanting due to light competition from the overhanging canopy. The submitted landscaping proposal (ASD_AW_101) contains details of planting to include shade tolerant shrubs, perennials, ferns and grasses. Also included is an Arboricultural Method Statement (BS5837 - 6 Loom Lane 45934687_AMS01 - 17-06-26) and Tree Protection Plan (BS5837 - 6 Loom Lane 45934687_TPP01 - 11-06-26) which details how the retained trees will... Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Jul 2026
Approved
10 Sept 2026

Approved on 10 Sept 2026 · Tree officer's delegated assessment · Last checked 10 Sept 2026

Site constraints 3

Radlett South conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m; Inside the Radlett built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week)
Postcode
WD7 8AD
Received
16 Jul 2026
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Ward
Aldenham East
Parish
Aldenham Parish
Case officer
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Target decision
10 Sept 2026
Decision
TPO Consent Lesser Works
Decision date
10 Sept 2026
Decision level
Tree officer's delegated assessment
Applicant
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Agent
Arbtech Consulting Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, 22 days slower than Hertsmere's median of 34 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 79% of tree and landscaping works here are.

91%decided within 8 weeks
79%approved
117decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Hertsmere in the last twelve months, from validation. Hertsmere decision record →

Public comments

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Last counted 10 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15088209
Statutory expiry
10 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
Hertsmere
Planning Authority Score
3.3/10
Poor
#225 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Hertsmere is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #243 out of 296. 55% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hertsmere decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #57 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #108 of 296
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #243 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #249 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
27 decided
742
Total decisions
55 refused in the year to March 2026