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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
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.

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  • 63A The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    25/1261/TPO Submitted 25 Jul 2025 0m 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 36m away

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

    Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
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  • 41 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    22/1433/FUL Submitted 27 Jul 2022 51m 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
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  • 29 Tibbs Hill Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EE

    22/1493/PDE Submitted 5 Aug 2022 80m away

    Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 4 metres, maximum height 3 metres, maximum eaves height 3 metres)

    Granted Outline Extension 5 docs
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  • 1 Tibbs Hill Road Abbots Langley WD5 0EE

    20/1884/TCA Submitted 11 Sep 2020 84m away

    T6 Lime Tree - side garden. Mature tree, partially overhanging main road. Reduce and reshape crown by up to 4-5m to lessen weight, reduce back lateral branch over main road by approx. 2-4 m

    Granted Trees 7 docs

  • 31 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    22/1754/FUL Submitted 21 Sep 2022 90m away

    Construction of part single storey, part two storey side/rear extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
    Small domestic

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    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

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    31 Aug 2026 Trees
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    184 Hillcroft Crescent Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4NZ

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    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