9 Rufford Close Watford WD17 4UU

1. 14 Apr 2025

   Received by Watford

2. 16 Apr 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 May 2025

   Decision issued: Tree Works Approved with conditions

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Watford granted permission on 30 May 2025, 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.

• 8 Rufford Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4UU

  21/01087/HPD Submitted 16 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.70m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.99m

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Rufford Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4UU

  22/00396/FULH Submitted 24 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of part double, part single story rear and side extensions, garage conversion, front porch extension and loft conversion with new dormer and balcony

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Rufford Close Watford WD17 4UU

  23/00859/FUL Submitted 21 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Partial demolition and re-building of dwelling, including erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion involving installation of front rooflights and rear dormer (part-retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Rufford Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4UU

  22/00817/LDC Submitted 24 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, loft conversion including rear dormer front and side roof lights, and conversion of garage into habitable living accommodation.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Rufford Close Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4UU

  22/00818/FULH Submitted 24 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of part double/part single story rear and side extension, garage conversion, and loft conversion.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Rufford Close Watford WD17 4UU

  26/00183/FULH Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of safety glass balustrade on the flat roof of single story rear extension (retrospective)

  Refused Householder Extension 20 docs
  Domestic

• 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