The Bower House Long Lane Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DG

1. 21 Jul 2026

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 October 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.

This application is with Three Rivers for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Grange Cottage Long Lane Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BU

  24/0508/TCA Submitted 28 Mar 2024 97m away

  Priority B works as per survey 29306 recommendations Tree numbers - T1 , T3, T3a , T5 T8 ), T11 , T17 T18 , T23 , T25 , T26 , T27 , T28, T29 , T32 T35 Full Spec attached in survey

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• The Grange Long Lane Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BU

  23/1814/TCA Submitted 26 Oct 2023 97m away

  Various tree works

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Myrtle Cottage Nottingham Road Heronsgate Hertfordshire WD3 5DB

  22/0781/FUL Submitted 26 Apr 2022 101m away

  Two storey rear extension, internal alterations, replacement flat roof with hipped roof, raised patio to south-east, front canopy, internal alterations to existing outbuilding and erection of a detached garage

  Granted Full applications Extension 26 docs

• Little Aylmers Halifax Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DE

  23/1488/TCA Submitted 30 Aug 2023 102m away

  Conifer - fell

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Little Aylmers Halifax Road Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5DE

  23/1721/FUL Submitted 11 Oct 2023 122m away

  Replacement of doors,windows and 2no. rooflights; replacement of window with door to the side elevation.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 13 docs

• The Grange Long Lane Heronsgate Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BU

  25/0414/FUL Submitted 6 Mar 2025 138m away

  Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of detached outbuilding

  Granted Full applications Demolition 17 docs

• 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