Planning application
3 Temple Gardens Moor Park Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Various tree works
As published by the council, reference 25/1296/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/1296/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
- 31 Jul 2025
- Validated
- 1 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 22 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Moor Park And Eastbury
- Parish
- Batchworth Community Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WD3 1QJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Jul 2025
Received by Three Rivers
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1 Aug 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Sep 2025
Decision issued: Refusal of work to Tree applications
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
16 documents on file for this application
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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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Hill House 7 Temple Gardens Moor Park Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ
FIVE-DAY NOTICE T1 - Sierra Redwood x 1 - reduce lateral branches growing from broken stem stub by 2.5-3m to alleviate weight and stress on the damaged area Reasons: hazardous, the tree is split and beginning to fail
Granted Trees 2 docs -
5 Temple Gardens Moor Park Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ
T1 and T2: Silver Birch . Dead trees . Remove to ground. T3: Sweet Chestnut. Remove large dead limb over drive. T4: Cedar : Reduce lateral growth over roof to clear all materials of property by approx 1m. All work is safety related.
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Hill House 7 Temple Gardens Moor Park Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ
TG2 Sycamore X2 group - left side of house Sectional dismantle using rigging equipment the large TG2 Sycamore X2 group located at the left side of house. Leave stump low. Remove resulting debris. REASONS: *The trees are so large now that they are destroying the original 1930s hedge and large branches frequently fall, probably due to squirrel damage, causing damage to the outhouse and washing line. *The trees are less than 5 meters from the house and we have already had to underpin the part nearest to the trees. *The lack of any 'amenity value' is also highlighted by the fact that they are not only on private property but not visible to the general public as Temple Gardens is a private road owned by the house-owners with no rights of way. The only person who can see the trees is our neighbour and he wants them cut down as well
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Templewood 8 Temple Gardens Moor Park Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ
T4 - Beech x 1 - reduce by 4m on height Reasons: : The beech tree has been historically reduced in height and spread and consequently is now structurally challenged in discrete areas such that some decay is present and incidences of branch break have occurred. G4 - Sycamore x 2 - fell to ground level Reasons:These are self-seeded volunteers that have arisen within the boundary hedge. Doctor Pendlebury reports that in 2004 alone 6-8 significantly-sized branches have fallen from the trees into his garden, more than one have apparently struck the building. Naturally, Doctor Pendlebury is concerned about the safety implications of these occurrences and feels that the trees should be removed to reduce his liabilities under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 (as amended 1984) and his further responsibilities under the Common Law Duty of Care.
Refused Trees 3 docs -
3 Temple Gardens Moor Park Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ
Oak Tree overhanging from neighbouring property (3 Temple Gardens) needs loping due to excessive growth causing loss of light and leaves are damaging our lawn. Reduce by 3m - 4m.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Redwood House 12 Temple Gardens Moor Park Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1QJ
89% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep
Construction of detached garage, greenhouse and bin store, alterations to driveway; construction of new access gate to garage area; alterations to hard and soft landscaping; drainage and irrigation tank and external lighting.
Decided Full applications 55 docs
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