Woodside Lodge Nottingham Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DP Data via plota.co.uk

26/1016/TCA - Works to trees in a conservation area Awaiting decision

Proposal

T1 and T2 - Crown raise two conifers in back garden, by removing the lowest 1 metre of branches T3 - Dismantle and remove dead Sycamore in front garden (has died of Sooty Bark Disease) T4 - Crown raise Pine in back garden as per picture - please see attched photo Crown raise (remove branches) to red line, retaining all branches above (and those circled in green) Retain two large vertical limbs that make up some of upper canopy Remove red circled limb This should leave a naturally shaped upper canopy whilst allowing more light into the garden… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
Works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
WD3 5DP
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Ward
Chorleywood South And Maple Cross
Parish
Chorleywood Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15027260
Env. assessment
No
Three Rivers
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#50 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Three Rivers decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #144 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #180 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #39 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #30 of 292
81%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
18 decided
853
Total decisions
93 refused in 2025