5 Macdonnell Gardens Watford WD25 7AG

1. 16 Nov 2023

   Received by Watford

2. 15 Dec 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works Approved

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 15 December 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.

• 3 Macdonnell Gardens Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7AG

  22/01475/TCA Submitted 22 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: 01 Oak Reduce overall size of crown by 2m, 02 Apple reduce overall size of crown by 1m

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 1 Macdonnell Gardens Watford WD25 7AG

  24/00672/TCA Submitted 12 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Works to trees in conservation area Sycamore- sever ivy at base, remove Ash saplings trimming back shrubbery from roadway, Magnolia - sever ivy at base, Ash - reduce canopy by 1.5m height and 2m width, remove deadwood consisting of branches greater than 50mm in diameter

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 34 High Road Watford WD25 7AQ

  26/00180/FULH Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed conversion of existing garage and internal and external alterations

  Granted Householder 8 docs
  Domestic

• 1-12 Macdonnell Gardens Watford WD25 7AG

  21/00413/FUL Submitted 22 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Removal and rebuilding of deteriorated chimney stacks to roof ridge level 1-12 MacDonnell Gardens to match the original build and finish (RETROSPECTIVE)

  Refused Full applications 6 docs

• 10 Macdonnell Gardens Watford WD25 7AG

  24/00671/TCA Submitted 12 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Works to trees in conservation area- x1 Ash - remove to ground level, x1 Lawson Cypress - trim back hard over roadway, x1 Sycamore - remove to ground level, x1 Fir - prune lower branches to prevent fence damage and prune out wisteria

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 27 High Road Watford WD25 7AE

  25/00153/FULH Submitted 24 Feb 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of first floor side extension, ground floor rear extension and enlargement of existing porch and associated roof structure

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00719/TPO Granted

  1B Temple Close Watford WD17 3DR

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

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00692/TCA Granted

  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
• 26/00733/TCA Awaiting decision

  3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL

  Works to fell dead Judas Tree in conservation area

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00728/TPO Awaiting decision

  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
• 26/00567/TPO Granted

  2 Farm Field Watford WD17 3DF

  Works to tree/s under A1 TPO. 226 - Silver Birch - Fell and remove dead tree, Cedar - remove dead wood from tree to preserve current branches and reduce risk of damage

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees