St Saviours Parish Church The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DS

1. 9 Oct 2026

   Received by Three Rivers

2. 23 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 December 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.

• 29 Tibbs Hill Road Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0EE

  22/1493/PDE Submitted 5 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 4 metres, maximum height 3 metres, maximum eaves height 3 metres)

  Granted Outline Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 41 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

  22/1433/FUL Submitted 27 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Construction of first floor side and rear extensions, alterations to roof form of the existing single storey rear projection including installation of roof light and internal alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 41 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

  23/0057/FUL Submitted 13 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Construction of first floor side and rear extensions, alterations to roof form of the existing single storey rear projection including installation of roof lights and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Tibbs Hill Road Abbots Langley WD5 0EE

  20/1884/TCA Submitted 11 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  T6 Lime Tree - side garden. Mature tree, partially overhanging main road. Reduce and reshape crown by up to 4-5m to lessen weight, reduce back lateral branch over main road by approx. 2-4 m

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 45 The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

  25/0850/FUL Submitted 15 May 2025 50 yards away

  Construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension and single storey front extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 63A The Crescent Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0DR

  25/1261/TPO Submitted 25 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  Tree 4 (T4) - Oak (Quercus robur) Proposed Works: Crown raise to 5 metres above ground level Lateral reduction by up to 3 metres on the property-facing side (to provide clearance from the bungalow) General crown reduction of up to 30% to maintain the tree?s overall size and structure Justification: To provide adequate clearance between the tree and the residential building, reducing the risk of structural interference with the roofline and guttering To allow increased natural light to the property and surrounding neighbours, particularly in lower living spaces To prevent future encroachment and reduce shading to garden areas To maintain the long-term health and amenity value of the tree by carrying out cyclical maintenance in line with good arboricultural practice Tree 3 (T3) ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed Works: Lateral reduction of up to 3 metres on the property-facing side only (towards the bungalow) Justification: To achieve a safe and appropriate clearance from the residential property To prevent potential structural interference with the building (roofline, guttering, etc.) To improve light levels to the property and adjacent dwellings To maintain the tree?s shape and health through careful, selective pruning

  Granted Trees 8 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