26/00539/TPO5

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Watford

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works Approved with conditions

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 20/00855/FULH Refused

  203 Rickmansworth Road Watford WD18 7JT

  Erection of first floor side extension

  13 Aug 2020 60m away Householder
• 20/00658/FULH Decided

  32 The Chase Watford WD18 7JQ

  Single storey rear extension with three sky lights and dropped kerb to create front driveway

  26 Jun 2020 100m away Householder
• 20/00725/LDC Granted

  32 The Chase Watford WD18 7JQ

  Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion under 50 cubic m. Consists of hip to gable and a dormer. Addition of roof lights to the front, windows to the side and rear.

  15 Jul 2020 100m away Lawful development
• 25/00720/FUL Refused

  Land At 85 To 91 King Georges Avenue Watford WD18 7QE

  Demolition of existing cycle store, construction of new four bed dwelling (no 89 King Georges Avenue). Erection of a new bin store, and new cycle store for Hanover Court, reworking existing landscaping and parking area to provides spaces for hanover court and the new plot.

  4 Aug 2025 109m away Full applications
• 25/00439/LDC Granted

  91 King Georges Avenue Watford WD18 7QE

  Lawful Development Certifcate for enlargement of dwelling house by undertaking a loft conversion and construction of a loft dormer. Demolition of existing Chimney.

  8 May 2025 114m away Lawful development
• 23/00207/LDC Granted

  43 Royal Court Queen Marys Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7JN

  Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion including x2 front and x2 rear rooflights

  10 Mar 2023 157m away Lawful development

• 26/00575/TCA Awaiting decision

  53 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EN

  Works to tree in conservation area - fell large tree directly against boundary wall of 48 Denmark Street due to causing damage to boundary wall

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/00575/TPO5 Awaiting decision

  53 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EN

  Works to tree in conservation area - fell large tree directly against boundary wall of 48 Denmark Street due to causing damage to boundary wall

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/00567/TPO Awaiting decision

  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

  23 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/00565/TPO Awaiting decision

  186 Pinner Road Watford WD19 4EX

  Works to trees under group TPO.220- Remove T6 & T7 (Ash) and selected trees as indicated on plan within TG1 to facilitate root barrier. Ground works and associated root pruning/ severance of T1, T2, T3 (Corsican Pine), T5 (Oak) and TG1 (Hawthorn, Cypress & Ash) to facilitate installation of a root barrier 70m in length and 3.5 - 4m in depth.

  23 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/00417/TPO Granted

  51 Clarendon Road Watford WD17 1HP

  Works to tree/s under TPO.86 - T5 Lime- prune branches encroaching onto fence by 0.5m.

  4 Jun 2026 Trees