Planning application
Bel Air Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ES
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 on sketch plan - The tree is in the front garden of Bel-Air close to the boundary with Edgehill. On 26 August 2021 consemt was given by the local authority under reference LCS/21/1681/TPO to reduce the crown in height by 2 metres. This work was never done but consent is now requested due to considerable further growth of the tree. Furthermore the tree is becoming over extended and consent is requested to reduce the lateral spread by 1.5 metres to relieve the overall weight and stop the branches touching both the houses Bel-Air and Edgehill.
As published by the council, reference 26/0903/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0903/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 3 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 3 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- HA6 3ES
Site history
Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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25/1549/TPO Refused
Bel Air Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ES
Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Lebanese cedar (Cedrus libani) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.6m Approx. Height - 17m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 14m Location - See map Service - Crown Reduction Work Required - Reduce height by up to 2m and lateral spread on all sides by up to 1.5m. Remove partially snapped limb over the driveway. Give up to 1.5m clearance from the houses Reason - Tree has a large limb partially snapped out over the drive way and is becoming over extended reducing to relieve end weight and minimise future limb failure Priority Code - On
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 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 29 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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Frith Cottage Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ES
88% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul
5-DAY NOTICE TO FELL TREE Species: Oak (Quercus spp.) Tree Reference: T92 TPO Reference: TPO564 Fell to ground level - The tree is dead and presents a risk to persons and/or property. The tree shows no signs of life and its structural integrity has been compromised. Due to its condition, it is no longer safe to retain.
Awaiting decision Trees -
Treetops Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ES
83% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug
T1 Pine to Remove to near ground level. T1 pine tree is located by the front garden onto right hand side of the garden, growing closely to the house. Remove To reduce risk any rooting problems and possible risk to the house. no replanting is intended as surrounding garden has many both mature and young native trees.
Awaiting decision Trees -
Tinkers Halt Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ES
89% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov
Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation, alterations to the fenestration including installation of a juliette balcony and removal of bay window, installation of rooflights and internal alterations
Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing -
Tinkers Halt Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ES
T1 Willow - middle of rear garden - reduce height and spread of tree to approximately 7 metres to begin the annual pollarding process. T2 Deodar Cedar - right side of property rear garden - reduce crown height by approximately 2-3 metres to enhance natural form.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Sandyhurst Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ES
Oak T1 The tree is now in very poor condition with over 100% dieback on one side since it was last inspected by Bartlett in September 2022. The owner would like to retain tree if at all possible so am recomending 1) Reduce the height by 50%. 2) Remove all dead branches 3) Reduce live branches by up to 50% to reduce the out of ballance aspect following removal of dead branches. Bartlett Consulting report attached.
Granted Trees 10 docs -
The Atrium Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ES
Beech Tree - front garden. Crown deduction of 1.5 meters. Particularly towards the side of the house as the tree needs balancing out in order for it to grow uniformly.
Granted Trees 12 docs
Other tree works applications
In Three Rivers
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26/1360/TPO Granted
196 Abbots Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0BP
TPO760 T50 Mature oak tree has died. We request permission to remove all branches to just leave the main trunk. Over recent years the tree has been progressively later to come into leaf and earlier to lose its' leaves than the adjacent mature oak. This year the tree has not produced any leaves at all. A local tree surgeon, Tom from T's Trees has inspected the tree and does not believe the tree trunk to be hollow. Photo2 shows damage around the trunk, which may be related to the tree's death. This damage was there when the current owners moved in.
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26/1345/TCA Granted
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26/1460/TPO Awaiting decision
Birchwood Manor Sandy Lane Northwood HA6 3ER
Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Fir Approx Diameter at 1.5m - 0.6m Approx Height - 16m Service - Crown lift to Work required - Crown lift over conservatory giving 3-4m clearance Reason - As per clients specification / to reduce encroachment
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26/1459/TPO Awaiting decision
25 Fleetwood Way South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6NB
Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Oak (Quercus robur) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.5m Approx. Height - 18m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 12m Location - 25 Fleetwood Way Service - Crown Reduction Work Required - As per tree survey 'As a minimum, reduce the south and west side spread of the tree crown by approximately 4 m, inspect the degraded eastern side scaffold branch and cut this branch back to its point of origin if deemed necessary, crown clean to include removing dead wood > 300mm in length and 20mm in diameter and any obviously compromised branches.' Reason - As per tree survey
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26/1363/TPO Granted
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