175 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HG

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

• 20/00924/TPO Refused

  175 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HG

  Works to trees under TPO.225 sited to the front of property, to include removal of Ash, reduce 2 by a third top and sides Box Elder and x3 Sycamore Maple reduce by 50% and trees sited to rear of property, to include reduce Norway Spruce and Cedar Pine by a third at top, White Beech Mountain Ash reduce top and sides by 50%, Magnolia 20 reduction top and sides, remove unknown dead species, Holly reduce by a third top and sides and Azalea reduce by 20% top and sides.

  Decided 23 Oct 2020 Trees

1. 26 Mar 2021

   Received by Watford

2. 12 May 2021

   Decision issued: Tree Works Approved with conditions

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 12 May 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 175 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HG

  20/00924/TPO Submitted 2 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  Works to trees under TPO.225 sited to the front of property, to include removal of Ash, reduce 2 by a third top and sides Box Elder and x3 Sycamore Maple reduce by 50% and trees sited to rear of property, to include reduce Norway Spruce and Cedar Pine by a third at top, White Beech Mountain Ash reduce top and sides by 50%, Magnolia 20 reduction top and sides, remove unknown dead species, Holly reduce by a third top and sides and Azalea reduce by 20% top and sides.

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• 171A Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HF

  23/00545/TPO Submitted 22 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Works to trees under TPO.255. Fell T1 Cedar and replant with a Taxus Baccata "Fastigiata Aurea" (Golden Irish Yew). Fell T2 Lime and replant with a Carpinus Betulus (Hornbeam). Trees are causing obstruction to equipment.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 181A Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HG

  24/00348/FULH Submitted 15 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, first floor side/rear extension with juliette balcony to rear, front porch extension, alterations to openings to side and rear elevations and insertion of rooflight into existing roof, plus new patio area with steps. (AMENDED drawings received to increase the height of the fence next to the proposed patio).

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 181A Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HG

  20/00129/TPO Submitted 3 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Proposed crown reduction to T1 Beech. Proposed felling of T2 Cherry and T3 Eucalyptus (TPO 225).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 171A Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HF

  21/01632/DISCON Submitted 9 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Details submitted for Condition 4 (soft landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 20/00009/FUL

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 171A Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HF

  20/00009/FUL Submitted 6 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Installation of a transformer, including the erection of a enclosure with a pitched roof and associated hardstanding.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 26/00744/TPO Granted

  223 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH

  Works to trees under A1 TPO.226 Fell Ash (T1) and Conifer (T2) - due to damaging the front wall

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/00728/TPO Granted

  12 Nascot Wood Road Watford WD17 4SA

  Works to tree/s under Group TPO.230 - T1 & T2 Two Beech trees overhanging footpath/road to reduce the crown by 25-30% approximately 2-3 meters off crown and raise the canopy to 5 meters approximately. The trees are overhanging a footpath and road, rubbing on power lines and could be dangerous if the lateral branches start to break or fall in the bad weather.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00743/TCA Granted

  11 Rickmansworth Road Watford WD18 0JE

  Works to trees in conservation area T1 - Ash - Clear from building by 2-3m and remove major deadwood. T2 - Cypress - Remove - Reason - Dead tree.T3 - Cypress - Lift crown height to 2.5m to allow for parking beneath tree. T4 - Ash - Remove to 1.5m - Dead. G1 - Remove major deadwood and girdle Ivy from twin stemmed Ash. Clear to ground level remaining group including 3 x dead Cherries, 1 x dead Ash and group of Laurel stems. T5 - Purple Plum - Clear footwear to 2.5m height street furniture and buildings by 1m clearance and balance remaining crown.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00764/TPO Awaiting decision

  14 Cottage Close Watford WD17 3NN

  Works to trees T15 and T16 , x2 Sycamores under TPO.No.49 - reduce height by 2m and diameter to previous points. The trees have dead branches and shedding them into neighbouring properties.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/00765/TPO Awaiting decision

  11 Cottage Close Watford WD17 3NN

  Works to tree (T19 Oak) under Group G1 TPO.No.52 - Reduce height by up to 2m and spread on sides up to 1m.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees