Planning application
9 Shiremead Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3JZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T4 - (T1 on sketch) Ash tree in rear garden. Cut back long low level branches that overhang the lawn area of our property. Retain the existing height of the tree at approximately 15m and reduce the spread to approximately 6m.
As published by the council, reference 26/1482/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/1482/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 14 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 15 Oct 2026
- Ward
- Elstree
- Parish
- Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council
- Postcode
- WD6 3JZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2026
Received by Hertsmere
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15 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Hertsmere took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Hertsmere for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Hertsmere decided tree works applications in a median of 44 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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