Planning application
1 Uplands Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4RD
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Beech (T8) - Whole crown reduction by 4 metres in order to reduce the risk of limb failure and improve the overall structural balance and form of the tree. This is in line with the approval of a reduction in height for the same amount for beech (T5) which is a very similar tree and next to T8 (LCS/26/0564/TPO). Beech (T11) - Reduce overhanging branches growing towards the house in order to provide 2 metres of clearance. This will reduce the risk of limb failure especially as these overhang a residential garden that is used by a young family. This was previously granted in LCS/18/1899/TPO, but the application has lapsed.
As published by the council, reference 26/1318/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/1318/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 17 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- WD3 4RD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Aug 2026
Received by Three Rivers
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19 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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3 Sep 2026
Status changed to Awaiting decision
Previously Pending Consideration.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 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.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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1 Uplands Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4RD
81% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul
Beech (T2) ? Crown reduction by 3-4 metres and reduction of branches by 2-3 metres to provide sufficient clearance to the property driveway, the pavement and the road of Uplands.
Awaiting decision Trees -
1 Uplands Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4RD
81% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct
Beech (T5) - Crown lift to achieve clearance of 5.5 metres over the private highway Copthorne Road in order to remove obstruction to vehicles and especially HGVs which regularly use the road for refuse collection. Beech (T8) - Crown lift to achieve clearance of 5.5 metres over the private highway Copthorne Road in order to remove obstruction to vehicles and especially HGVs which regularly use the road for refuse collection. Beech (T11) - Crown lift to achieve clearance of 5.5 metres over the private highway Copthorne Road in order to remove obstruction to vehicles and especially HGVs which regularly use the road for refuse collection.
Awaiting decision Trees -
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6 Uplands Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4RD
10 holly trees along the rear of our garden. In diagram 1 (6 Uplands), these trees are numbered T1-T10. Proposed works: reduce height of trees by approximately 2 meters.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
1 Uplands Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4RD
Identification of Trees: All identified trees are contained in the attached tree condition report and labelled T1 to T13. All of these trees, apart from T1, T12 and T13, are covered under TPO016 and ownership therefore differs: T1 is located on the pavement of Uplands and the ownership and responsibility lies with Hertfordshire County Council. T2 to T10 lie within the boundary of 1 Uplands and therefore ownership is with the homeowner. T11?s location is difficult to determine whether it lies within the boundary line of 1 Uplands or whether it is located on Copthorne Road. To note, Copthorne Road is not covered by TPO016 and is a private road owned by the residents. T12 and T13 are located on Chess Vale Rise which is also a private road owned by the residents and not covered by TPO016. Description of Works: Please note that a detailed description of the works is provided in the attached document named 'Tree Report' due to the character limit within this section. However, below is a brief overview of the works being requested in line with the tree condition report supplied by Abbots Arborcultural Advice that is attached: 1. Beech (T1) - Fell, but responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council 2. Beech (T2) - Maintenance work 3. Hawthorn (T3) - Fell 4. Beech (T4) - Maintenance work 5. Beech (T5) - Maintenance work 6. Beech (T6) - Fell 7. Beech (T7) - Fell 8. Beech (T8) - Maintenance work 9. Field Maple (T9) - Maintenance work 10. Hawthorn (T10) - Fell 11. Beech (T11) - Maintenance work 12. Lime (T12) ? No work 13. Lime (T13) ? No work
Refused Trees 8 docs -
6 Uplands Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4RD
Request to remove fallen holly tree.
Granted Trees 4 docs
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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