Planning application
38 Watling Street Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 7NN
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
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
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0905/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order Works (8 Week)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- TPO Refusal
- Received
- 30 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 7 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Aldenham West
- Parish
- Aldenham Parish
- Postcode
- WD7 7NN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Hertsmere register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/0837/TRC Withdrawn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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26/0153/TRC Granted
38 Watling Street Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 7NN
TG1 3no. LIME GROUP. Current height 18m and spread 6m. Reduce height by 4m and spread by 3m to leave a height of14m and spread of 3m
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
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Bartlett Tree Experts Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
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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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