Planning application
26/0905/TPO
38 Watling Street Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 7NN
Proposal
Fell one of the group of three (T1) - TG1 Lime trees situated at the right side of the building plot. The lime tree is located within the footprint and Root Protection Area (RPA) of the proposed development, resulting in significant and unacceptable encroachment under BS5837:2012. Construction activities would require excavation within the RPA, leading to substantial root loss and compromising the tree's health and structural stability. Its retention would also constrain foundation design due to the species water demand and potential subsidence risk on shrinkable soils. The tree's proximity to the building would create future conflicts, including shading, honeydew nuisance, and pressure for ongoing management. Additionally, construction works would pose a high risk of damage to both roots and canopy. As a result, long-term retention is not considered feasible or sustainable.
As published by the council, reference 26/0905/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jun 2026
Received by Hertsmere
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2 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Jul 2026
Decision issued: TPO Refusal
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/0837/TRC Withdrawn
38 Watling Street Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 7NN
Fell one of the group of three - TG1 Lime trees situated at the right side of the building plot. The lime tree is located within the footprint and Root Protection Area (RPA) of the proposed development, resulting in significant and unacceptable encroachment under BS5837:2012. Construction activities would require excavation within the RPA, leading to substantial root loss and compromising the tree?s health and structural stability. Its retention would also constrain foundation design due to the species? water demand and potential subsidence risk on shrinkable soils. The tree?s proximity to the building would create future conflicts, including shading, honeydew nuisance, and pressure for ongoing management. Additionally, construction works would pose a high risk of damage to both roots and canopy. As a result, long-term retention is not considered feasible or sustainable.
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21/0845/DOC Decided
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Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (External Materials), 6 (Desk Study and Ground Investigation Report), and 8 (Schedule of Works) of planning permission reference 20/0384/FUL.
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26/0581/VOC Awaiting decision
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26/0725/DOC Decided
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25/1482/DOC Decided
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23/0300/MA Refused
Regency House Watling Street Radlett Hertfordshire
Application for a non-material amendment to amend the description of development of application reference 18/0479/FUL to remove the wording "two levels of" in relation to basement car parking.
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