Bower Cottage Rooks Hill Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HZ

1. 24 Mar 2021

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 6 May 2021

   Decision issued: Consent given on work to Tree apps

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Tall Timbers Rooks Hill Loudwater WD3 4HZ

  21/0218/TCA Submitted 2 Feb 2021 39m away

  Crown Reduction to T5 English Oak (Category A): undertake 2 metre crown reduction to improve light levels as well as reducing future stress on the foundations of the new extension. Removal of deadwood and improving safety. Removal of Ornamental Cherry T2 (Category C): T2 is a semi-mature cherry tree close to the garage, its rooting area is notably poor being surrounded by paving and driveway. It has slender form and its canopy touches the garage roof-line. T2 is in close proximity of the house so its removal will reduce future stress on the foundations of the house and garage. We propose the removal and replanting of a new replacement cherry. Phased removal of G3 Cypress Group (Category C): The trees were planted to create screening and privacy, but have not been height managed and are now excessively tall. The trees have large stems, some less than 2m from the boundary walls and close to the foundations of the house and not sustainable. The trees' canopies touch the house and roof-line, creating excessive shade on the south eastern side of the garden. G3 cypress are still not mature and can be expected to continue vigorous growth, potentially creating issues and stresses on the house foundations. We propose a 'phased tree removal' of G3 cypress group over several years. The removal of G3 will have many advantages, including improving light levels to the eastern garden and will be highly beneficial to nearby groups of English Yew (G2) G1 Boundary Cypress Trees (Category C): This linear group of cypress located on the south western boundary, has been left to grow excessively tall over a period of time and requires maintenance. Reduce their height by 50% to allow more light into the garden and create a formal 2m hedge.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Tall Timbers Rooks Hill Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HZ

  23/1687/TCA Submitted 4 Oct 2023 39m away

  T1 - Oak (Quercus robur) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.5-1m. Approx. Height - 18m. Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 14m Location - Front garden Front boundary right hand side Work Required - Crown reduce btp by removing between 1-2m from all over pruning to suitable growth points, remove major deadwood of more than 50mm in diameter and greater than 0.5m in length Reason - as part of continued maintenance to control and contain overall size of tree

  Granted Trees 13 docs

• Tall Timbers Rooks Hill Loudwater WD3 4HZ

  20/2610/DIS Submitted 2 Dec 2020 44m away

  Discharge of Condition 4 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 19/2442/FUL

  Decided Conditions 6 docs

• Tall Timbers Rooks Hill Loudwater WD3 4HZ

  21/0662/DIS Submitted 15 Mar 2021 45m away

  Discharge of Condition 4 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 19/2442/FUL

  Decided Conditions 4 docs

• Tall Timbers Rooks Hill Loudwater Hertfordshire WD3 4HZ

  22/0620/RSP Submitted 1 Apr 2022 45m away

  Part-retrospective: Part conversion of existing garage, demolition of single storey front projection, insertion of side dormer, front and rear rooflights, single storey rear extension including lower ground floor level, alterations to land levels and alterations to fenestration and external materials

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 25 docs
  Small domestic

• The Brambles Loudwater Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HY

  22/1598/DDD Submitted 10 Aug 2022 58m away

  T1 - Willow (salix babylonica) - front garden left hand side of house Approx Height - 10m. Approx Spread - 12m Work required - Fell as close to ground level as possible and treat with one application of glyphosate only to prevent regrowth Reason -client has noticed root exposure becoming more apparent and tree is within target area of property.

  Granted Trees

• 26/1415/TCA Awaiting decision

  68 Ebury Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1BN

  T1 - Magnolia x 1 - reduce crown by 1-1.5 on height and spread i.e. to around previous pruned level Reasons: general tree maintenance ? becoming a little overgrown - THIS WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT HISTORICALLY EVERY TWO YEARS OR SO

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1403/TPO Awaiting decision

  32 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NP

  T1 to T6 Conifers Remove. Holly and Laurel boundary trees Reduce height by 1 to 3m.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1385/TCA Awaiting decision

  3 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

  T1 Conifer - Remove and grind stump.

  31 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1387/TCA Awaiting decision

  184 Hillcroft Crescent Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4NZ

  Ash (T1)- Reduce 2-2.5metres for height and neighbours side to try to rebalance tree. Holy (T2)- Reduce 2metres from height and light trim on all sides. Wild Willow (T3)- Reduce 2-3metres just above previous points. Conifer (T4)- Reduce 2metres height and a light trim on all side.

  31 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1363/TPO Awaiting decision

  14 South Cottage Drive Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5EB

  Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Lime (Tilia cordata) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m Approx. Height - 12m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 8m Location - See map Service - Re pollard Work Required - Repollard by removing up to 4m in height and lateral spread on all sides by up to 2m back to previous pruning points at approximately 8m from ground level. Reason - As part of continued maintenance Priority Code - ON

  25 Aug 2026 Trees