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115 The Drive Rickmansworth Hertfordshire

Refused Three Rivers 25/0722/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

Two tall larch trees to the front of the house. We propose to remove these trees and replace these with the same species during the planting period. The current trees have been inspected by the council inspectors, who confirm they are in poor condition, although still technically living. The trees are very high in comparison to the house height, they have constantly caused blockages to gutters/drains via pine needles, and constantly dropping branches and acorns everywhere. There is serious concerns of the condition of the trees, as they may cause damage to the house structure if the trees are to to affected with adverse weather conditions, recent excessive winds have raised concerns with the taller section of the trees 'swinging'. Replacement trees of the same species proposed to be installed, to similar location as per existing.

As published by the council, reference 25/0722/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/0722/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
25 Apr 2025
Validated
25 Apr 2025
Decided
5 Jun 2025
Ward
Chorleywood North And Sarratt
Parish
Chorleywood Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD3 4DR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 23/0151/FUL Granted

    115 The Drive Rickmansworth Hertfordshire

    Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation and construction of single storey detached double garage

    Decided 29 Mar 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Apr 2025

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 5 Jun 2025

    Decision issued: Refusal of work to Tree applications

  3. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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6 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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