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245 Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3HH

Granted Watford 24/00745/TPO Works to Preserved Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Works to trees under TPO.226 A1 Red Oak tree - failing and potential risk of limbs falling or breaking. Dismantle to ground level.

As published by the council, reference 24/00745/TPO

Application record

Reference
24/00745/TPO
Type
Works to Preserved Trees
Status
Approved
Decision
Tree Works Approved
Received
7 Aug 2024
Validated
29 Aug 2024
Decided
10 Sep 2024
Ward
Park
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD17 3HH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Aug 2024

    Received by Watford

  2. 29 Aug 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Sep 2024

    Decision issued: Tree Works Approved

  4. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Watford granted permission on 10 September 2024, 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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