2 Norton Close Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5DW Data via plota.co.uk

26/1006/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week) Approved

Proposal

Tree: T3 Oak Work proposed: Crown lift to 5m Reason for works: Crown lift to achieve clearance for adjacent highway. Low growth currently obscuring the highway Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Tree officer's delegated assessment · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Hertsmere
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week)
Postcode
WD6 5DW
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Ward
Borehamwood Cowley Hill
Parish
Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
16 Sept 2026
Decision
TPO Consent
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Tree officer's delegated assessment
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15099464
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 performance
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