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The Shieling Violet Way Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JP

Granted Three Rivers 25/1781/TCA Works to trees in a conservation area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

This is a Cherry tree in my back garden which, over the summer, has started leaning to the right and towards a Norwegian Maple tree. A large root now protrudes out of my lawn as a result of the trees leaning. I am concerned that the tree will fall and damage the maple and into my neighbour's garden. I have a tree surgeon who is prepared to take the tree down if I can get your permission.

As published by the council, reference 25/1781/TCA

Application record

Reference
25/1781/TCA
Type
Works to trees in a conservation area
Status
Awaiting decision
Decision
Granted As published: Consent given on work to Tree apps
Received
15 Oct 2025
Validated
15 Oct 2025
Decided
9 Dec 2025
Ward
Chorleywood North And Sarratt
Parish
Chorleywood Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD3 4JP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register

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

  • 24/0760/TPO Refused

    The Shieling Violet Way Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JP

    G1: Hedge located on the left-hand side of the rear garden - Reduce height from beeches to clump of ivy on the corner by the shed to match height of Jennifer's side - to remove 1.5-2m T1: Beech (Fagus sylvatica) located growing on the verge of Violet Way owned by the Estate - Remove 3-4 lowest branches on the north-east side of the canopy. Reduce the remaining lower canopy back by 2.5-3m to offer more light into the garden. No pruning to exceed gutter height. G2: Hedge located on the right-hand side of the garden closest to the property - Reduce height of hedge from the lowest point at the back to the lowest point at the front - height reduction of 1m at one end of the hedge tapering off to 50cm the other end.

    Decided 24 Jun 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Oct 2025

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 9 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Consent given on work to Tree apps

  3. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Three Rivers granted permission on 9 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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    23/0317/DDD Submitted 22 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    T1 - Beech - Removal Tree has large fruiting body at the base (meripilus giganteus). Root decay is most likely and has been inspected by a tree risk inspector who's report will be attached. He has listed the tree as a high risk tree. Tree is also in close proximity to owners house and garden features.

    Granted Trees 19 docs
  • Bentley Violet Way Loudwater WD3 4JP

    21/0290/TCA Submitted 10 Feb 2021 50 yards away

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  • Marthas Vineyard Violet Way Loudwater WD3 4JP

    20/2115/TPO Submitted 8 Oct 2020 50 yards away

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  • Neruda Violet Way Loudwater WD3 4JP

    21/0257/TPO Submitted 8 Feb 2021 50 yards away

    G1 - 1 x hornbeam, 1 x sycamore, 1 x beech. Removal of major deadwood within canopy to prevent falling debris over driveway. G2 -2 x cherry tree, rear garden. Lightly reduce smaller cherry nearest house by 0.5 to 1m to suitable growth points. Customer would like more light into the garden while also reshaping slightly over extended limbs. Adjacent larger cherry tree is also blocking light and will need to be reduced all round by up to 2m to suitable growth points. T4 -1 x Cherry tree, rear garden. Crown reduce 1.5 - 2m to suitable growth points all over to allow for more light into the garden.

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  • Bentley Violet Way Loudwater WD3 4JP

    21/0358/TPO Submitted 17 Feb 2021 50 yards away

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    Granted Trees 14 docs
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    H1 - Leylandii hedge row - Approx 6 metres in height Reduce height by 1.5 metres as to make future maintenance more manageable.

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    5 The Beeches Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DT

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    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

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