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2 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

Refused Three Rivers 24/1068/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

We have a large silver birch in our front garden subject to a TPO. It is quite close to the house. We would like to trim it as (1) It overhangs the pavement in front of the house (2) It is very tall so blocks light to our solar panels. Approx 2m trim/reduction.

As published by the council, reference 24/1068/TPO

Application record

Reference
24/1068/TPO
Type
Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O
Status
Awaiting decision
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal of work to Tree applications
Received
4 Jul 2024
Validated
4 Jul 2024
Decided
1 Aug 2024
Ward
Dickinsons
Parish
Croxley Green Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD3 3HU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 24/0542/FUL Granted

    2 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

    Installation of 5no. solar panels to the front elevation

    Decided 30 May 2024 Full applications
  • 20/2727/PDE Withdrawn

    2 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

    Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 5 metres, maximum height 3.2 metres, maximum eaves height 2.4metres)

    Decided 21 Jan 2021 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Jul 2024

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 1 Aug 2024

    Decision issued: Refusal of work to Tree applications

  3. 1 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 3 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green WD3 3HU

    21/0965/TPO Submitted 15 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    Ash - rear garden - approx 15 tall. Approx 12 m diameter spread at the Crown. Work required is to reduce the Crown. Reasons - To manage size and allow more light to the gardens. Crown overhangs three separate Gardens. All neighbours are in agreement and will be funding the work jointly.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 3 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

    22/1727/TCA Submitted 13 Sep 2022 50 yards away

    T1 - Eucalyptus - fell to ground level as the tree is suffering from a bacterial infection in the upper crown which in turn is causing the branches to snap T2 - Eucalyptus - fell to ground level as the tree is suffering from a bacterial infection in the upper crown which in turn is causing the branches to snap

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 3 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

    24/0173/TCA Submitted 5 Feb 2024 50 yards away

    2x conifers to be reduced to ground level and stump ground out. Both in conservation area - neither covered by a specific TPO. One in bed to southeastern corner of dwelling. Roughly 9 metres high and located 3 metres from the house. Similar distance from neighbour's house. The proximity of the tree to the house is concerning due to inevitable spread of the roots near the foundations of either property. The area is fairly sheltered and it is our desire to plant shrubs and shade-loving plants in that area. Hypericum and crocosmia already grow underneath and would benefit from less nutrient drain on the soil. The other tree is located roughly 12 metres south of the southeastern corner of the house. This is a lighter-coloured conifer/fir, a similar height to the other, but fuller in width, except one side, where hazel and privet have been grown. The conifer dominates a flowerbed, to the extent that an otherwise lovely Pieris and an Escallion (both flowering) are forced to grow a long way sideways to get any light. With this bed, we are looking to remove the tree to give the other shrubs and trees more light and room to grow, so all would fil lin well. We would also like to plant a Magnolia further back in the bed. There is currently no point with the conifer there as it would get no light or nutrients and would not be seen by the house.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
    Domestic
  • 3 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

    26/1385/TCA Submitted 31 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    T1 Conifer - Remove and grind stump.

    Granted Trees
  • 6 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

    26/1058/TPO Submitted 30 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

    Tree Number - G1 Tree Type - Ash & Lawson cypress hedge Approx. Height - 5-10m Service - Reduce height Work Required - Crown reduce ash back to previous pruning points by removing approximately 2m (regrowth). Reduce height of Lawson cypress by approximately 1m. Hedge Trim front as hard as possible whilst retaining a green screen. Reason - as part of continued maintenance Tree Number - G2 Tree Type - Lawson cypress x2 Approx. Height - 6m Service - Hedge Trim Work Required - Trim all round as hard as possible whilst retaining a green screen removing approximately 0.3-0.5m. Reason - as part of continued maintenance

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • 2 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

    24/0542/FUL Submitted 4 Apr 2024 50 yards away

    Installation of 5no. solar panels to the front elevation

    Granted Full applications 15 docs

In Three Rivers

  • 26/1673/TPO Awaiting decision

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    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
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    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

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    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