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63A The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

Granted Three Rivers 23/0058/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

T2, Maple - 3m Crown Raise, 30% reduction T4, Oak - 5m Crown Raise, Face back 3m from Bungalow

As published by the council, reference 23/0058/TPO

Application record

Reference
23/0058/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
13 Jan 2023
Validated
13 Jan 2023
Decided
9 Feb 2023
Ward
Abbots Langley And Bedmond
Parish
Abbots Langley Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD5 0DR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/1261/TPO Granted

    63A The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    Tree 4 (T4) - Oak (Quercus robur) Proposed Works: Crown raise to 5 metres above ground level Lateral reduction by up to 3 metres on the property-facing side (to provide clearance from the bungalow) General crown reduction of up to 30% to maintain the tree?s overall size and structure Justification: To provide adequate clearance between the tree and the residential building, reducing the risk of structural interference with the roofline and guttering To allow increased natural light to the property and surrounding neighbours, particularly in lower living spaces To prevent future encroachment and reduce shading to garden areas To maintain the long-term health and amenity value of the tree by carrying out cyclical maintenance in line with good arboricultural practice Tree 3 (T3) ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed Works: Lateral reduction of up to 3 metres on the property-facing side only (towards the bungalow) Justification: To achieve a safe and appropriate clearance from the residential property To prevent potential structural interference with the building (roofline, guttering, etc.) To improve light levels to the property and adjacent dwellings To maintain the tree?s shape and health through careful, selective pruning

    Decided 30 Dec 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Jan 2023

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 9 Feb 2023

    Decision issued: Consent given on work to Tree apps

  3. 4 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

12 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Three Rivers granted permission on 9 February 2023, 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 63A The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    25/1261/TPO Submitted 25 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    Tree 4 (T4) - Oak (Quercus robur) Proposed Works: Crown raise to 5 metres above ground level Lateral reduction by up to 3 metres on the property-facing side (to provide clearance from the bungalow) General crown reduction of up to 30% to maintain the tree?s overall size and structure Justification: To provide adequate clearance between the tree and the residential building, reducing the risk of structural interference with the roofline and guttering To allow increased natural light to the property and surrounding neighbours, particularly in lower living spaces To prevent future encroachment and reduce shading to garden areas To maintain the long-term health and amenity value of the tree by carrying out cyclical maintenance in line with good arboricultural practice Tree 3 (T3) ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed Works: Lateral reduction of up to 3 metres on the property-facing side only (towards the bungalow) Justification: To achieve a safe and appropriate clearance from the residential property To prevent potential structural interference with the building (roofline, guttering, etc.) To improve light levels to the property and adjacent dwellings To maintain the tree?s shape and health through careful, selective pruning

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • 45 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    25/0850/FUL Submitted 15 May 2025 50 yards away

    Construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension and single storey front extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • Land Rear Of 63 The Crescent Abbots Langley WD5 0DR

    24/1060/RSP Submitted 3 Jul 2024 50 yards away

    Part Retrospective: Erection of two storey detached dwelling, with front dormers and flank and rear rooflights, rear solar panels with associated parking and landscaping works

    Granted Amendments New dwelling Loft or dormer 23 docs
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  • 88 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DS

    19/0240/FUL Submitted 5 Feb 2019 50 yards away

    Proposed single storey rear extension and external and internal alterations.

    Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • 41 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    23/0057/FUL Submitted 13 Jan 2023 50 yards away

    Construction of first floor side and rear extensions, alterations to roof form of the existing single storey rear projection including installation of roof lights and internal alterations

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 20 docs
    Small domestic
  • 41 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    22/1433/FUL Submitted 27 Jul 2022 50 yards away

    Construction of first floor side and rear extensions, alterations to roof form of the existing single storey rear projection including installation of roof light and internal alterations.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
    Small domestic

In Three Rivers

  • 26/1673/TPO Awaiting decision

    5 Springwell Court Springwell Avenue Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8DL

    T3 Beech- fell and replace

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1659/TPO Awaiting decision

    4 Arundel Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0TP

    T1 - Scots pine x 1 - reduce crown by tip-thinning the lateral branches by around 1m to reduce overall density and shading to the garden area. As part of the works significant sized deadwood will be removed.

    Received 19 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1651/TPO Awaiting decision

    65 Northwick Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6NE

    T11 Reduce branches/foliage on tree

    Received 16 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1649/TPO Awaiting decision

    5 The Beeches Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DT

    Tree Number - T2 Tree Type - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.5m Approx. Height - 16m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 8m Location - 4 The Beeches Service - Crown Reduction Work Required - Reduce height by up to 3m. Reason - As per clients specification / to reduce wind sail and allow more light into the garden Priority Code - On

    Received 15 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1646/TPO Awaiting decision

    29 Hill Rise Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7NY

    Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.6m Approx. Height - 23m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 16 Service - Crown Reduction Work Required - Reduce lateral spread of the upper crown by up to 2m and the middle to lower crown by up to 3m, neighbors side only (no.27) Reason - As per clients wishes / to reduce encroachment Tree Number - T5 Tree Type - Silver birch (Betula pendula) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m Approx. Height - 14m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 13m Service - Crown Reduction Work Required - Reduce the lateral spread of the 2 over extended lateral limbs in the lower crown to the south and east by removing up to 3m Reason - As per clients wishes / to reduce encroachment over neighbors gardens

    Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees