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Islip House Mildred Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2DH

Granted Hertsmere 24/1552/TPO Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week)

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T25,T26 and T27 3no. LIMES. Cut regrowth back to the former pollard points at about 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth on the main stem up to a height of 2-2.5m.

As published by the council, reference 24/1552/TPO

Application record

Reference
24/1552/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TPO Consent
Received
28 Nov 2024
Validated
4 Dec 2024
Decided
8 Jan 2025
Ward
Borehamwood Hillside
Parish
Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council
Postcode
WD6 2DH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Hertsmere register

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/1055/FUL Awaiting decision

    Islip House Mildred Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2DH

    Change of use of existing incidental outbuilding to Pilates studio.

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0549/HSE Granted

    Islip House Mildred Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2DH

    Retrospective application for the retention of an existing garden building.

    Decided 16 Jun 2026 Householder
  • 24/1218/TPO Refused

    Islip House Mildred Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2DH

    T25,T26 and T27 3no. LIMES. Reduce the overall height of all trees from 5m to 3.5m and spread approx 3.5m to 2.5m. Crown thin up to 15%. Crown lift raise the lower branches to a height of 3-4m from ground level. Removal of Deadwood: Remove any dead, diseased, or broken branches from the trees to ensure safety and reduce the risk of falling debris. General Maintenance Pruning: Ensure all cuts are clean and in accordance with best arboricultural practices, keeping the trees healthy while reducing the risk of overgrowth in the future. Additional Information in Support of Application: The two trees in question have grown significantly over time and are now causing multiple issues that impact the safety, accessibility, and quality of life at the property: Overgrown Structure: The trees have outgrown the available space, extending branches and roots beyond reasonable limits, which is not only unsightly but also creates an overbearing presence. Obstruction of Light: The canopy of the trees is obstructing a significant amount of natural light from entering the property, particularly affecting rooms facing the trees. This lack of light reduces the livability and comfort inside the house. Access and Safety Concerns: The overgrowth is hindering safe access in and out of the driveway. The branches and roots are encroaching onto the driveway area, making it difficult to manoeuvre vehicles safely. There?s a risk of the branches or falling debris causing injury or property damage. ...

    Decided 6 Nov 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Nov 2024

    Received by Hertsmere

  2. 4 Dec 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 8 Jan 2025

    Decision issued: TPO Consent

  4. 29 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Hertsmere granted permission on 8 January 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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    23/0119/TPO Submitted 25 Jan 2023 50 yards away

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  • Islip House Mildred Avenue Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2DH

    24/1218/TPO Submitted 24 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    T25,T26 and T27 3no. LIMES. Reduce the overall height of all trees from 5m to 3.5m and spread approx 3.5m to 2.5m. Crown thin up to 15%. Crown lift raise the lower branches to a height of 3-4m from ground level. Removal of Deadwood: Remove any dead, diseased, or broken branches from the trees to ensure safety and reduce the risk of falling debris. General Maintenance Pruning: Ensure all cuts are clean and in accordance with best arboricultural practices, keeping the trees healthy while reducing the risk of overgrowth in the future. Additional Information in Support of Application: The two trees in question have grown significantly over time and are now causing multiple issues that impact the safety, accessibility, and quality of life at the property: Overgrown Structure: The trees have outgrown the available space, extending branches and roots beyond reasonable limits, which is not only unsightly but also creates an overbearing presence. Obstruction of Light: The canopy of the trees is obstructing a significant amount of natural light from entering the property, particularly affecting rooms facing the trees. This lack of light reduces the livability and comfort inside the house. Access and Safety Concerns: The overgrowth is hindering safe access in and out of the driveway. The branches and roots are encroaching onto the driveway area, making it difficult to manoeuvre vehicles safely. There?s a risk of the branches or falling debris causing injury or property damage. ...

    Refused Trees 21 docs
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