Abbots Langley Library High Street Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0AP

1. 8 Nov 2023

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 22 Dec 2023

   Decision issued: Consent given on work to Tree apps

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Three Rivers granted permission on 22 December 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.

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.

• Abbots Langley Library High Street Abbots Langley WD5 0AP

  21/1679/TCA Submitted 2 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  1 - 2 x Hornbeam - raise crowns to 3m, clear lamp column head by up to 1m 2 - 2 x Field Maple - raise crown to 5.4m over road, 3m over path / grass area 3 - Catalpa - remove major deadwood, raise crown / reduce back over roof to provide 2m clearance 4 - 3 x Alders - crown reduce height by up to 4m to alleviate weight, reduce lateral growth by 1-2m to shape, remove deadwood, raise crowns to 3m. 5 - Oak - remove major deadwood 6 - Horse Chestnut - Remove group of dead branches overhanging library, raise crown over grass area to 3m. 7 - Elm - raise crown 3m over grass area, reduce lateral growth by 2m to clear building, remove deadwood over grass area. 8 - Mixed species on right of access road - raise crowns over access road to 5m. 9 - Mixed species growing along rear of car park - trim back overhanging vegetation to car park by 1-2m, raise crowns over grass area to 3m, trim fascia by 1-2m survey attached as well

  Granted Trees 14 docs

• Abbots Langley Community Centre High Street Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0AP

  26/1112/TCA Submitted 9 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Tree 190 (Tag 556) Ash. Reduce crown by 5-6m back to previous reduction points Tree 193 Sweet gum. Reduce crown height and spread by 2-3m. Refer to Tree Data Sheet for justification

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 91 High Street Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0AJ

  23/1394/TCA Submitted 11 Aug 2023 100 yards away

  Sycamore - Crown reduction by 33% - 4 meter reduction - 2 meters each side

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 87 - 89 High Street Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0AL

  26/1111/TCA Submitted 9 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Tree 203 - Common lime. Remove. The tree has basal decay identified and poses a risk to road users. Trees 202 - 211 and Trees 215 - 220. Lime. Raise crown bases over road as required to provide 5.5m height clearance to facilitate unrestricted access for high-side vehicles. Tree 215 (lime) prune branches to provide 1m clearance from bulb of street light. Trees 221, 222 and 223 - common lime. Pollard 221 and 223 back to former pollard points. Pollard Tree 222 to a new pollard framework at a height of 8 metres. These trees are in close proximity to building frontages and are becoming excessively dominant.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 12 Adrian Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0AQ

  22/2024/FUL Submitted 1 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Construction of single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Pound Cottage Kitters Green Abbots Langley WD5 0ET

  21/0148/LBC Submitted 25 Jan 2021 150 yards away

  Listed Building Consent: Replacement of window with patio doors

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 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