196 Abbots Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0BP

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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

• Sutherland House 208 Abbots Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0BP

  22/0804/TPO Submitted 28 Apr 2022 2m away

  T9 - Ash x 1 - (TPO NO. 760 - 2011) fell to ground level and treat stump against regrowth grinding out section that is encroaching under the pavement to 150mm below grade Reasons: encroaching onto pavement and creating a trip hazard

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 188 Abbots Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0BP

  24/0242/TPO Submitted 14 Feb 2024 2m away

  5 X LIME. Tiliax europaea (G15). Pollarding Each year these trees exude a sticky sap which falls on our cars and those of our neighbours at No.186. The sap covers the exterior of the cars, gets in the window opening/closing mechanism and attracts wasps. This increases our risk of being stung. In addition, the trees significantly reduce the amount of light in our kitchen when they are in leaf. The main problem, in essence, is that the trees are unsuitable for this location, being too many in number, too close together and having too large and dense a canopy. Pollarding them will significantly reduce the production of sap and leaf cover without harming the trees. Our trees have a bigger impact on our neighbour's cars because their parking area is limited. I should like to apply for a renewal of the 5 year consent, last granted in 2019, to pollard the trees annually.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 202 Abbots Road Abbots Langley WD5 0BP

  21/0204/TPO Submitted 1 Feb 2021 2m away

  Blue Atlas Cedar (T34) - crown reduction by 5 feet required to preserve health of the tree and to stop it encroaching on neighbouring garden of 200 Abbots Road

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 196 Abbots Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0BP

  23/1751/TPO Submitted 16 Oct 2023 2m away

  TPO760 Eucalyptus T52. To pollard eucalyptus tree back to the existing pollard points at approximately 4m from the ground. The current size blocks sunlight from fruit trees to the north. This application is requested for both a one off pollarding and also for annual pollarding to the same pollard points.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 196 Abbots Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0BP

  23/1750/TPO Submitted 16 Oct 2023 2m away

  Works on Oak Tree T51 (TPO 760) to reduce Crown by 30% - Crown Reduction of 3m width and 2m height. To thin Crown by 20% to reduce overall silhouette to a similar size as the previous approved application. The current size blocks sunlight from the adjacent vegetable beds in this garden and next door.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 206A Abbots Road Abbots Langley WD5 0BP

  21/1149/TPO Submitted 4 May 2021 2m away

  1 x Douglas Fir - front garden - Fell Extreme die-back belief that the tree is dying. Tree is disturbing the neighbour's driveway.

  Decided Trees 10 docs

• 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
• 26/1367/TPO Awaiting decision

  38 Beacon Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7PE

  Oak (T1) - Reduce top, left side and back side around 1.5/2metres to suitable growth points. Remove dead wood. Oak (T2) - Reduce top, right side and front side around 1.5/2metres to suitable growth points. Remove dead wood. Reasons for tree works is to rebalance trees.

  25 Aug 2026 Trees