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4 Hillpoint Rickmansworth WD3 4HW

Granted Three Rivers 20/2079/TPO Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

On northern boundary On common T1-Beech(Fagus sylvatica) -cut back all overhanging branches ONLY back to boundary line up to 8m above ground level to allow 4m separation from building On common land T2-English Oak(Quercus robur) -cut back all overhanging branches ONLY on inbound side by up to 3m from tip to close to boundary line up to 6m above ground level-this will also help rebalance tree On east facing main lawn area T3-Large Beech(Fagus sylvatica) -reduce crown by 25%(4m from tips) to suitable growth points -reduce back lateral branch length to match(2m) -lift crown by 2m removing lowest branches back to main trunk collar Works to reduce overall height of tree to reduce overshading of proposed re-landscape garden T4-Beech(Fagus sylvatica)-small volunteer' specimen from larger tree -section fell to ground level-tree has poor aesethic appearance as has been shaded out by large tree and in turn due to its' current size is now shading out the larger tree; owner intends to re-plant with smaller indiginous species during proposed extensive re-landscaping works On boundary in Cherry Laurel hedge T5-Sycamore(Acer pseudoplatanus)-long-time dead-heavily covered in ivy growth -straight fell to ground level -dismantle at ground level and remove from site for disposal

As published by the council, reference 20/2079/TPO

Application record

Reference
20/2079/TPO
Type
Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O
Status
Awaiting decision
Decision
Granted As published: Consent given on work to Tree apps
Received
2 Oct 2020
Validated
7 Oct 2020
Decided
5 Nov 2020
Ward
Chorleywood North And Sarratt
Parish
Chorleywood Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD3 4HW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Oct 2020

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 7 Oct 2020

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 5 Nov 2020

    Decision issued: Consent given on work to Tree apps

  4. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Three Rivers granted permission on 5 November 2020, 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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