1 The Spinney Watford WD17 4QF

1. 21 Sep 2023

   Received by Watford

2. 22 Sep 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Nov 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works Approved with conditions

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 15 November 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.

• The Spinney Watford WD17 4QF

  26/00331/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Creation of 5no. new car parking spaces.

  Refused Full applications 34 docs

• The Spinney Watford WD17 4QF

  25/00355/AAPA Submitted 10 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Application for prior notification of development for a single-storey upward extension above each of the 3no. existing detached buildings, to provide residential flats, cycle parking and associated storage.

  Refused Prior approval New dwelling Extension 85 docs
  Small domestic

• Salters Gardens Church Road Watford WD17 4QE

  22/00528/TPO Submitted 21 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Works to trees under TPO.26 - T3 Deodar Cedar reduce the height and lateral spread of the crown by 2m major deadwood of more than 40mm diameter and/or 1 metre in length to be removed to reduce further branch failure

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Salters Gardens Church Road Watford WD17 4QE

  20/00074/TPO Submitted 21 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Works to trees under TPO 26

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Spinney Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4QF

  21/01463/TPO Submitted 5 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Works to Beech tree (TPO10 - Group G2). Reduce lateral branches overhanging Salters Gardens by approximately 2-3m due to excessive shading and leaves debris falling on roof

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 102 Church Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4QB

  22/00121/FULH Submitted 1 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to side entrance.

  Refused Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00719/TPO Awaiting decision

  1B Temple Close Watford WD17 3DR

  Works to trees under TPO175 Indian Bean Tree - pollard of 2mtrs crown reduction (hanging over road and interfering with overhead telephone cables).

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00557/TPO Granted

  53 Ridge Lane Watford WD17 4SX

  Works to tree - Walnut T14 and Blue Cedar T15 under TPO. 74 to remove branches encroaching onto the roof and public pathway on the road.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/00702/TPO Awaiting decision

  40-73 Tunnel Wood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4GD

  Works to various trees under woodland group TPO No.23 (refer to aboricultural report)

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00692/TCA Awaiting decision

  Open Space Right Hand Side Watford Central Library Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EU

  Works to trees in conservation area - crown reduce x2 coastal redwoods, fell x1 coastal redwood and pollard x1 lime tree

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00675/TPO Awaiting decision

  169 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HF

  Works to fell 9 trees under group TPO.No.3 - causing damage to the hard landscaping, infrastructure and drainage at the front of the property - T1 Lawson Cypress, T2 Yew, T3 Lawson Cypress, T4 Yew, T5 Western Red Cedar, T6 Lawson Cypress, T7 Lawson Cypress, T8 Lawson Cypress and T9 Sawara Cypress

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Trees