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

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

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
Approved
15 Jul 2026

Approved on 15 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

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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
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Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Consent given on work to Tree apps
Decision date
15 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15027260
Env. assessment
No
Three Rivers
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#54 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #30 out of 296. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #145 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #184 of 296
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #30 of 296
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #28 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
17 decided
819
Total decisions
86 refused in the year to March 2026