Watford Central Library Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EU Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Works to tree/s in conservation area - T20 -Common Lime - fell tree, remove and grind out stump due to extensive basal decay, T21 and T22 - Redwoods - raise crown bases of both trees to provide 3.5 metres of clearance above ground level to improve surveillance, Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 27 Oct 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 28 Oct 2026
Documents 5
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 3
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- 112 mNational Westminster BankGrade II
- 126 mWatford Town HallGrade II
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How this decision compares
Decided in 15 days from validation, 27 days faster than Watford's median of 42 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% 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 28 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15287433
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15287433
- Env. assessment
- No
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