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Slipway Cottage 17 Heronsgate Road Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BN

Awaiting decision Three Rivers 26/1226/TPO Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O

Works: Trees

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Proposal

TPO849 T1 Proposed Works to TPO Protected Red Cedar A crown reduction of a mature Red Cedar (approximately 16 metres in height). A reduction in overall tree height of approximately 20%, equating to 3.0-3.5 metres, reducing the tree from approximately 16 metres to 12.5-13 metres in height. Selective reduction and trimming of the lateral branches to maintain the tree's natural form, symmetry and attractive appearance following the height reduction. All pruning works will be carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice, retaining the tree's character and ensuring a balanced crown structure. Reason for the Proposed Works The tree is located on an embankment adjacent to a well-used public footpath and in close proximity to neighbouring residential gardens. The crown has continued to expand and branches now extend over our property, where previous growth has already displaced and damaged guttering on the house. Maintain public safety along the adjacent footpath. Reduce the risk of branch failure affecting neighbouring properties and gardens. Prevent further encroachment onto our property and damage to the house and guttering. Retain the long-term health, stability and amenity value of the tree while managing its size appropriately for its location.

As published by the council, reference 26/1226/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/1226/TPO
Type
Works to trees covered by a Tree Pres O
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
31 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Ward
Chorleywood South And Maple Cross
Parish
Chorleywood Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WD3 5BN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Three Rivers register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 20/2224/TPO Granted

    Slipway Cottage 17 Heronsgate Road Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5BN

    3 x Ash T3, T4 ,T5 prune all diseased, broken or dead branches. Removal of two low hanging branches and any dead un-safe wood that poses an imminent threat of harm to residents or pedestrians The two low hanging branches mentioned are detailed T3 low branch height from base 5 m and approx. 6 m long, splits into 2 parts and hangs to the West about 3m from the ground. Hits side of house. T5 low branch height from base 6 m and approx. 6 m long, splits into 3 parts all hanging to the East and hangs about 2 to 3m from the ground. Overhangs footpath and garden of 12 Lawford Avenue.

    Decided 3 Dec 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Jul 2026

    Received by Three Rivers

  2. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 25 September 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.

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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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 35 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.

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