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10 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

Refused Three Rivers 26/0557/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

Lime Tree Front (1) - Crown thinning of 30%, Crown lifting 8-10M from ground (lower small brances) to increase the light into the property Lime Tree Rear (2) - Crown thinning of 30% Crown lifting 8-10M from ground (lower small brances) to increase the light into the property from the garden. when fully bloomed it will serverly restrict light.

As published by the council, reference 26/0557/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/0557/TPO
Type
Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O
Status
Awaiting decision
Decision
Refusal of work to Tree applications
Received
7 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Decided
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Oxhey Hall And Hayling
Parish
Watford Rural Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD19 4LP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register

This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/0957/TCA Awaiting decision

    10 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

    Cherry Tree - Fell

    Submitted 11 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 26/0825/FUL Decided

    10 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

    Construction of single storey front, rear and side extension, partial conversion of garage into habitable accommodation; internal alterations, removal of chimney.

    Submitted 21 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0797/TCA Awaiting decision

    10 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

    I was clearing up the rear of the garden and noticed a tree (i believe Cherry) is half uprooted (pictured attaced) - it starts on my property but the tree goes over the fence line into a neihbouring property (retirement homes) There looks like the tree has surived (and dont know how many years in that state) but leaves an open gap in the fence line leading to security concerns (as the fence line needs to be replaced) it doesnt look like the tree can be saved based on the angle it currently is (as would leave it extreemly ubstable if put back up) so reququest that the tree is felled. the tree is located behind the TPO lime tree (roughly 3meters behind)

    Submitted 18 May 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Apr 2026

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 28 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Refusal of work to Tree applications

  3. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

7 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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 15 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall WD19 4LP

    21/0429/TPO Submitted 23 Feb 2021 0m away

    Prune T1 Ash located at the front of house car parking bay according to the following specifications: Clean to remove all dead, diseased and broken branches 2 centimetres in diameter and larger throughout crown to improve health and appearance and reduce risk of branch failure. Raise lower branches to a height of 2-3 metres to improve clearance over neighbours property. Thin crown to remove approximately 10% of live branches to reduce crown density. Most thinning cuts will be between 1 and 3 centimetres in diameter. Reduce crown height and spread by approximately 3-4 metres to enhance natural form. Reduce crown height and spread to maintain a more compact shape to give neghbouring property more light and clearance over property sever and remove as much Ivy as we can from within the tree.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 8 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

    24/0136/TCA Submitted 30 Jan 2024 0m away

    Tree/Bush 1: Reduce Crown by 1 metre Tree 2: Cotternester- Reduce Crown by 1.5 metres Tree 3: Cobnut - Reduce Crown by 2.0 metres Tree 4: Yew -Reduce Crown by 2.0 metres

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 10 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

    26/0825/FUL Submitted 21 May 2026 2m away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

    Construction of single storey front, rear and side extension, partial conversion of garage into habitable accommodation; internal alterations, removal of chimney.

    Decided Full applications Extension
    Small domestic

  • 10 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

    26/0797/TCA Submitted 18 May 2026 2m away

    81% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

    I was clearing up the rear of the garden and noticed a tree (i believe Cherry) is half uprooted (pictured attaced) - it starts on my property but the tree goes over the fence line into a neihbouring property (retirement homes) There looks like the tree has surived (and dont know how many years in that state) but leaves an open gap in the fence line leading to security concerns (as the fence line needs to be replaced) it doesnt look like the tree can be saved based on the angle it currently is (as would leave it extreemly ubstable if put back up) so reququest that the tree is felled. the tree is located behind the TPO lime tree (roughly 3meters behind)

    Awaiting decision Trees
    Small domestic

  • 10 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

    26/0957/TCA Submitted 11 Jun 2026 2m away

    81% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

    Cherry Tree - Fell

    Awaiting decision Trees

  • 5 St Francis Close Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4LP

    20/2470/TCA Submitted 18 Nov 2020 21m away

    Fell Ash tree on fence line in rear garden

    Granted Trees 3 docs
    Small domestic

In Three Rivers

  • 26/1415/TCA Awaiting decision

    68 Ebury Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1BN

    T1 - Magnolia x 1 - reduce crown by 1-1.5 on height and spread i.e. to around previous pruned level Reasons: general tree maintenance ? becoming a little overgrown - THIS WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT HISTORICALLY EVERY TWO YEARS OR SO

    4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1403/TPO Awaiting decision

    32 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NP

    T1 to T6 Conifers Remove. Holly and Laurel boundary trees Reduce height by 1 to 3m.

    2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1385/TCA Awaiting decision

    3 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU

    T1 Conifer - Remove and grind stump.

    31 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/1387/TCA Awaiting decision

    184 Hillcroft Crescent Oxhey Hall Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4NZ

    Ash (T1)- Reduce 2-2.5metres for height and neighbours side to try to rebalance tree. Holy (T2)- Reduce 2metres from height and light trim on all sides. Wild Willow (T3)- Reduce 2-3metres just above previous points. Conifer (T4)- Reduce 2metres height and a light trim on all side.

    31 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/1363/TPO Awaiting decision

    14 South Cottage Drive Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5EB

    Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Lime (Tilia cordata) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m Approx. Height - 12m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 8m Location - See map Service - Re pollard Work Required - Repollard by removing up to 4m in height and lateral spread on all sides by up to 2m back to previous pruning points at approximately 8m from ground level. Reason - As part of continued maintenance Priority Code - ON

    25 Aug 2026 Trees