53 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00575/TPO5 - 5 day notice - works to trees with TPO Approved

Proposal

Works to tree in conservation area - fell large tree directly against boundary wall of 48 Denmark Street due to causing damage to boundary wall Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jul 2026
Approved
3 Aug 2026

Approved on 3 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 9 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Watford
Application type
5 day notice - works to trees with TPO
Postcode
WD17 4EN
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Tree Works Approved
Decision date
3 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 9 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15108762
Env. assessment
No
Watford
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#96 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Watford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 296. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Watford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #268 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #41 of 296
21%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #21 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
7 decided
526
Total decisions
111 refused in the year to March 2026