22 Gallows Hill Abbots Langley WD4 8LU

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 25 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 November 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, 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.

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.

• 30 Gallows Hill Abbots Langley WD4 8LU

  20/1814/TPO Submitted 2 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  T 1 Blue Atlas Cedar - reduce overlong lateral branches back into crown line (by 2m).

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 30 Gallows Hill Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8LU

  22/1107/TPO Submitted 8 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  T1 - Ash - fell to ground level because of damage to the wall, public footpath and driveway due to the root system.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 36 Gallows Hill Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8LU

  26/0398/FUL Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Gallows Hill Lane Abbots Langley WD5 0DA

  21/1033/FUL Submitted 21 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension, two storey rear extension and loft conversion including front and rear dormers

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Cobwebs 1B Hazelbury Avenue Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DE

  22/1587/CLPD Submitted 19 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of two storey rear extension and front porch extension; loft conversion including rear dormer, front rooflights and solar panels; addition of new window to side elevation and internal alterations

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +2 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Gill Orchard Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0FQ

  21/0483/TPO Submitted 25 Feb 2021 100 yards away

  Pedenculate Oak - rear garden - 4 m reduction from sides, 3 m from the top, Thin by 15% to remove dead wood. Excessive shading

  Granted Trees 5 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