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The Limes Bradford Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DA

Refused Three Rivers 25/0459/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

T16 - Yew, T17 - Yew , Hedge - Various Works

As published by the council, reference 25/0459/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/0459/TPO
Type
Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O
Status
Pending Consideration
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal of work to Tree applications
Received
9 Mar 2025
Validated
17 Mar 2025
Decided
12 May 2025
Ward
Chorleywood South And Maple Cross
Parish
Non-Parished
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD3 5DA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 24/1726/FUL Granted

    The Limes Bradford Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DA

    Installation of 4no. rooflights to side/rear flat roof; replacement of existing side window with doors; installation of side door steps and widening of existing path.

    Decided 19 Dec 2024 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Mar 2025

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 17 Mar 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 May 2025

    Decision issued: Refusal of work to Tree applications

  4. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

11 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

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  • The Limes Bradford Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DA

    24/1726/FUL Submitted 28 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Installation of 4no. rooflights to side/rear flat roof; replacement of existing side window with doors; installation of side door steps and widening of existing path.

    Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 14 docs
  • The Grange Long Lane Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BU

    25/0414/FUL Submitted 6 Mar 2025 150 yards away

    Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of detached outbuilding

    Granted Full applications Demolition 17 docs
  • Myrtle Cottage Nottingham Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DB

    23/0251/DIS Submitted 13 Feb 2023 150 yards away

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Windows) pursuant to planning permission 22/0781/FUL

    Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 6 docs
  • Myrtle Cottage Nottingham Road Heronsgate Hertfordshire WD3 5DB

    22/0781/FUL Submitted 26 Apr 2022 150 yards away

    Two storey rear extension, internal alterations, replacement flat roof with hipped roof, raised patio to south-east, front canopy, internal alterations to existing outbuilding and erection of a detached garage

    Granted Full applications Extension 26 docs
  • La Casita Nottingham Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DB

    25/1857/TCA Submitted 27 Oct 2025 150 yards away

    T1 - Spruce, reduce in height by 4m and bring in Southern Aspect overhanging hedge by approximately 1.5 metres to balance crown. T2 - Ash - reduce crown by 30% (Approximately 2 - 3 metres to suitable pruning points) as part of ongoing maintenance of the tree and raise crown removing 3 lowest branches. T3 - Cherry reduce crown by 30% (Approximately 2 - 3 metres to suitable pruning points) as part of ongoing maintenance of the tree

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Laburnhams Nottingham Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DB

    24/0499/TCA Submitted 27 Mar 2024 150 yards away

    The following line of trees would be reduced to maintain them at a reasonable size considering proximity to the wall and adjacent trees T1 - Triple stem Beech, reduce by 6-7 metres vertically and 2-3 metres laterally, including severing ivy at base T2 - Oak, reduce by 5-6 metres vertically and 2-3 metres laterally T3 - Oak, reduce by 5-6 metres vertically and 0.5-1.5 metres laterally T4 - Beech, no works required T5 - Ash, no future potential - remove leaving stump less than 200mm above surrounding soil level T6 - Beech, reduce by 5-6 metres vertically and 2-3 metres laterally T7, T8 and T9 - Triple stem Beech, reduce by 6-8 metres vertically and 3-4 metres laterally, including severing ivy at base

    Granted Trees 4 docs

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