Claret House 24 - 26 The Avenue Watford

1. 20 Jun 2023

   Received by Watford

2. 7 Aug 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works Approved with conditions

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 7 August 2023, 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.

• 24-26 Claret House The Avenue And 16 Essex Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4NR

  26/00235/TPO Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Works to trees under TPO.68 - T1 Sycamore 16 Essex Road- reduce overhanging limbs to car park of 24 The Avenue by up to 2m, T2 Hazel and self set Sycamore stems 16 Essex Road- reduce overhang limbs to car park of 24 The Avenue by up to 2m, T3 Cherry within car park of 24 The Avenue crown reduce by up to 3m to reshape and compact crown

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Beechwood Lodge 18 Essex Road Watford

  24/00750/TCA Submitted 8 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Sycamore-Remove major deadwood over 40mm diameter and/or over 1m length and broken hung up branch. Lift crown over road to give 4m ground clearance. Remove basal epicormic growth. T2 Sycamore - Lift crown to give around 2m clearance from roof of garages. Remove broken, hung up branch over parking bay.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 30 The Avenue Watford WD17 4AE

  18/01031/FUL Submitted 14 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing commercial building and erection of 9 flats, x 3 one bed and x 6 two bed with associated parking, landscaping, bin and cycle storage.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 22 docs
  Several homes

• 8 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EP

  22/00299/TCA Submitted 8 Mar 2022 100 yards away

  Works to trees in a Conserevation area. The tree in question is in the middle of my garden (width wise) and right on the rear boundary of my property. This has caused damage to the rear fence - has fallen or has been dislodged by the tree, this is causing a significant security risk.

  Granted Trees 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Essex Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4EL

  23/00176/FULH Submitted 1 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Demolition of front brick-built section of garden wall (circa 0.53m width by circa 1.5m height by circa 8.64m in length) adjacent to No. 17 Essex Road, grubbing up the foundations and replacement of the demolished wall with reclaimed Sevenoaks yellow brick in ordinary grey mortar.

  Granted Householder Demolition 8 docs
  Domestic

• Ground Floor Flat 17A Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL

  20/00496/TCA Submitted 20 May 2020 100 yards away

  Remove 2no. trees in rear garden (Nascot Conservation Area)

  Granted Trees 10 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