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38 Batchworth Lane Northwood HA6 3DT

Refused Three Rivers 23/2193/TPO Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

I would like to engage a tree specialist to reduce the oak tree in my garden by 30% (whole crown) whilst there are no leaves in the winter.

As published by the council, reference 23/2193/TPO

Application record

Reference
23/2193/TPO
Type
Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O
Status
Awaiting decision
Decision
Refusal of work to Tree applications
Received
29 Dec 2023
Validated
19 Feb 2024
Decided
5 Apr 2024
Ward
Moor Park And Eastbury
Parish
Batchworth Community Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
HA6 3DT

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Dec 2023

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 19 Feb 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 5 Apr 2024

    Decision issued: Refusal of work to Tree applications

  4. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Three Rivers refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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