7 Lawford Avenue Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5JU

1. 28 Mar 2025

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 16 Apr 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Jun 2025

   Decision issued: approved

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• 7 Lawford Avenue Chorleywood WD3 5JU

  21/0915/FUL Submitted 9 Apr 2021 4m away

  Single storey rear extension and alterations to roof of existing front and side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Springwood Garage Heronsgate Road Chorleywood Hertfordshire WD3 5BN

  22/0267/CLED Submitted 18 Feb 2022 40m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness Exiting Development: Use of buildings/workshops as vehicle repair workshop (B2)

  Granted Lawful development 10 docs

• 8 Lawford Avenue Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5JU

  23/2056/RSP Submitted 1 Dec 2023 44m away

  Part-retrospective: Construction of part single storey, part two storey side and rear extension to create annexe; render to front and side of dwelling; replacement windows; alterations to frontage to form new driveway and new vehicle crossover from Lawford Avenue; and removal of vehicle crossover from Lawford Close and reinstatement of existing driveway to amenity garden.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 15A Beechwood Cottages Heronsgate Road Chorleywood Hertfordshire WD3 5BW

  22/1981/FUL Submitted 25 Oct 2022 45m away

  Loft conversion including increase in ridge height; creation of crown roof form with rear dormer and front roof lights

  Withdrawn Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing 19 docs

• Slipway Cottage 17 Heronsgate Road Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BN

  20/2224/TPO Submitted 21 Oct 2020 47m away

  3 x Ash T3, T4 ,T5 prune all diseased, broken or dead branches. Removal of two low hanging branches and any dead un-safe wood that poses an imminent threat of harm to residents or pedestrians The two low hanging branches mentioned are detailed T3 low branch height from base 5 m and approx. 6 m long, splits into 2 parts and hangs to the West about 3m from the ground. Hits side of house. T5 low branch height from base 6 m and approx. 6 m long, splits into 3 parts all hanging to the East and hangs about 2 to 3m from the ground. Overhangs footpath and garden of 12 Lawford Avenue.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Slipway Cottage 17 Heronsgate Road Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BN

  26/1226/TPO Submitted 31 Jul 2026 70m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  TPO849 T1 Proposed Works to TPO Protected Red Cedar A crown reduction of a mature Red Cedar (approximately 16 metres in height). A reduction in overall tree height of approximately 20%, equating to 3.0-3.5 metres, reducing the tree from approximately 16 metres to 12.5-13 metres in height. Selective reduction and trimming of the lateral branches to maintain the tree's natural form, symmetry and attractive appearance following the height reduction. All pruning works will be carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice, retaining the tree's character and ensuring a balanced crown structure. Reason for the Proposed Works The tree is located on an embankment adjacent to a well-used public footpath and in close proximity to neighbouring residential gardens. The crown has continued to expand and branches now extend over our property, where previous growth has already displaced and damaged guttering on the house. Maintain public safety along the adjacent footpath. Reduce the risk of branch failure affecting neighbouring properties and gardens. Prevent further encroachment onto our property and damage to the house and guttering. Retain the long-term health, stability and amenity value of the tree while managing its size appropriately for its location.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 26/1353/NMA Awaiting decision

  Langleybury House And Film Center Langleybury Lane Langleybury Hertfordshire WD4 8RW

  Non Material Amendment to planning permission 22/1945/FUL to vary the wording of Condition 69 (Phasing)

  21 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/0704/RSP Granted

  48 Oakleigh Drive Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3EF

  Part Retrospective: Erection of rear dormer window and raised patio including privacy screen

  29 Apr 2026 Amendments
• 26/1230/NMA Awaiting decision

  Beaufort Court Egg Farm Lane Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8LR

  Non Material Amendments to planning permission 24/1751/RSP to allow separate work on the coach house and crop store (Condition 4)

  31 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 25/0488/RSP Granted

  Scotsbridge House Scots Hill Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3BB

  Part Retrospective: Demolition of offices and erection of new development of 59 flats with associated parking and external landscaping

  19 Mar 2025 Amendments
• 25/1831/RSP Refused

  Little Lily Toms Lane Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8NJ

  Part Retrospective: Change of use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes for 5 no. gypsy pitches (10 statics) including formation of hardstanding and landscaping

  22 Oct 2025 Amendments