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63A The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

Granted Three Rivers 25/1261/TPO Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Tree 4 (T4) - Oak (Quercus robur) Proposed Works: Crown raise to 5 metres above ground level Lateral reduction by up to 3 metres on the property-facing side (to provide clearance from the bungalow) General crown reduction of up to 30% to maintain the tree?s overall size and structure Justification: To provide adequate clearance between the tree and the residential building, reducing the risk of structural interference with the roofline and guttering To allow increased natural light to the property and surrounding neighbours, particularly in lower living spaces To prevent future encroachment and reduce shading to garden areas To maintain the long-term health and amenity value of the tree by carrying out cyclical maintenance in line with good arboricultural practice Tree 3 (T3) ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed Works: Lateral reduction of up to 3 metres on the property-facing side only (towards the bungalow) Justification: To achieve a safe and appropriate clearance from the residential property To prevent potential structural interference with the building (roofline, guttering, etc.) To improve light levels to the property and adjacent dwellings To maintain the tree?s shape and health through careful, selective pruning

As published by the council, reference 25/1261/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/1261/TPO
Type
Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O
Status
Pending Consideration
Decision
Granted As published: Consent given on work to Tree apps
Received
25 Jul 2025
Validated
25 Jul 2025
Decided
30 Dec 2025
Ward
Abbots Langley And Bedmond
Parish
Abbots Langley Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD5 0DR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 23/0058/TPO Granted

    63A The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

    T2, Maple - 3m Crown Raise, 30% reduction T4, Oak - 5m Crown Raise, Face back 3m from Bungalow

    Decided 9 Feb 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Jul 2025

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 30 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Consent given on work to Tree apps

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Three Rivers granted permission on 30 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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    Granted Trees 12 docs

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