Chess House Loudwater Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HX

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Consent given on work to Tree apps

Three Rivers granted permission on 17 August 2026, 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.

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.

• Mansard Cottage Loudwater Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HX

  23/0333/TPO Submitted 24 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Pine-Front Left if facing down the garden- Take down to ground level as very close to house Conifer-Back left if facing up the back garden - Take down to ground level as large limbs have snapped out. And the client has a form of chest issues where the conifers irritate.

  Refused Trees 9 docs

• Windyridge Loudwater Lane Loudwater Hertfordshire WD3 4HX

  22/2290/TPO Submitted 9 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Tree number - T1 Tree type - Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Approx Height - 13-14m Approx Crown Spread Diameter - 16m Location - See map Service - Crown Reduction Work required- Crown reduce by removing approximately 2.5-3.5m from all over pruning to suitable growth points Reason - As part of continued maintenance, tree is encroaching onto property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Willow Cottage Loudwater Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HX

  26/1070/FUL Submitted 2 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Removal of existing roof and construction of new roof of increased height to create loft level accommodation, including dormer, rooflights, solar panels, balcony, rear window; new porch; replacement windows; alterations to fenestration; insulated render cladding; construction of new vehicular access, including new crossover and gates; and new driveway

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2
  Small domestic

• Olive Grove Chess Hill Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HU

  24/1105/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing flat roof material including increase in height to two storey flat roofed projection.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Pooh Corner Loudwater Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HX

  21/0534/TPO Submitted 1 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Willow - Remove

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Vale House Chess Hill Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HU

  19/0459/TPO Submitted 11 Mar 2019 50 yards away

  Various tree works

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 26/1673/TPO Awaiting decision

  5 Springwell Court Springwell Avenue Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8DL

  T3 Beech- fell and replace

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1659/TPO Awaiting decision

  4 Arundel Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0TP

  T1 - Scots pine x 1 - reduce crown by tip-thinning the lateral branches by around 1m to reduce overall density and shading to the garden area. As part of the works significant sized deadwood will be removed.

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1651/TPO Awaiting decision

  65 Northwick Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6NE

  T11 Reduce branches/foliage on tree

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1649/TPO Awaiting decision

  5 The Beeches Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DT

  Tree Number - T2 Tree Type - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.5m Approx. Height - 16m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 8m Location - 4 The Beeches Service - Crown Reduction Work Required - Reduce height by up to 3m. Reason - As per clients specification / to reduce wind sail and allow more light into the garden Priority Code - On

  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

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees