Planning application
Ramla 21 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
G1) Cypress x6 (Pinus sylvestris) Tree overhanging outbuilding & children's play area Section fell all to ground level, using heavy rigging equipment to safely lower all timber. Trees to be removed due to same species coming down in a recent storm - trees are very tall and thin with high wind sails. T1) Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Major decay present at approx 1m from tree base going up 3m towards the crown break. Decay present on the tension side of the tree. Risk of potential failure recommended to remove ASAP Section fell to ground level, using heavy rigging equipment to safely lower all timber. NOTE: Tree has declined significantly since previous inspection In December 2024, with large holes created from woodpeckers. G2) Trees by front of lawn (front garden) Crown thin by approximately 15-20% to allow for more light onto lawn, encouraging future growth All tree work as part of continued maintenance, personal safety and best practices.
As published by the council, reference 26/0856/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0856/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 27 May 2026
- Validated
- 27 May 2026
- Postcode
- WD3 5NQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 May 2026
Received by Three Rivers
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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16 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Awaiting decision.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Three Rivers took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Three Rivers for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Three Rivers decided tree works applications in a median of 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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
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14 Shire Lane Chorleywood Hertfordshire WD3 5NQ
Oak Tree 9 (T9) as shown on page 21 of the attached arborist report. The report states that 'T9, is in very poor condition, by way of both basal decay and the effects of truncation caused by an historic topping operation' [Page 15]. 'Tree 9 is in a poor condition with a significantly reduced safe useful life expectancy. It should be inspected annually but will need to be removed sooner rather than later, within five years' [Page 16]. Therefore, we are seeking permission to fell the tree and replace with an English Oak in the same location.
Decided Trees 5 docs -
10 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NQ
T1 Ash To fell . This tree has lot of die back. and fungi brackets high up the stem. requesting written permisson for a 5 day notice for a dying and dangerous tree
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Ramla 21 Shire Lane Chorleywood Hertfordshire WD3 5NQ
T1 Beech with majority of canopy over lawn, reduce by height by 3-4 metres to correct pruning points and side over lawn by 2-3 to previous points, to maintain tree at a reasonable size for location T2 Beech to the left (looking from house) reduce height by 3 metres to correct pruning points and lateral overhang over lawn by 2-3 metres, to maintain tree at a reasonable size for location
Granted Trees 5 docs -
14 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NQ
General maintenance of 9 oak trees (T1-T8 and T10) by way of crown reduction of up to 30%, removal of deadwood (some of which has started to fall) and lift of crown height of 10m in respect of each of the 9 oak trees. Plus removal of a beech tree (X1) adjacent to T1. Advice sought from arborist in respect of all proposed works. To note re removal of the beech tree (X1) this is suggested on the basis the tree could impinge the health of T1. Re T8, part of the crown of this tree is intertwined with the crown of our neighbour's oak at No 15 Shire Lane which is lopsided (photo included). To reduce the 9 Oak trees by - it is for a 2m reduction in the crown of each tree in addition to the other works described
Decided Trees 10 docs -
14 Shire Lane Chorleywood WD3 5NQ
T1 - Oak (Quercus robur) - 18m Location - Rear garden (directly in front of gym studio) Crown reduce by removing 3m from height and remove major deadwood of more than 40mm in diameter. Reason - To reduce leverage on lower trunk (several wounds on lower trunk with typical wound wood development and minor decay of exposed sapwood) G1 - 8x Oak (Quercus robur) - 18m Location - Rear garden- Remove epicormic growth from trunks, to a height of 5m. Remove major deadwood of more than 40mm in diameter. Reason - To allow more light to the garden and remove hazards G2 - 1x Beech (Fagus sylvatica) & 1x Cherry (Prunus Sp.) - 10m Location - Overhanging left hand boundary from neighbour's garden - Prune overhanging branches back to the boundary Reason - To manage encroachment
Granted Trees 11 docs -
15 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NQ
T1 - Ash uprooted leaning into oak tree. Remove.
Granted Trees 1 doc
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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