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

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Watford

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 18 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works Approved

Watford granted permission on 18 September 2026, 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.

• Watford Central Library Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EU

  22/00752/FUL Submitted 8 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed spray painting a mural on side of the public library.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 11 The Avenue Watford WD17 3NU

  20/01126/TCA Submitted 19 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  Proposed reduction to Plane tree T1 which is overhanging building, reduce back from building by 2.5m (Civic Core Conservation Area)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Watford Borough Council Town Hall Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EX

  26/00517/ADV Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Consent to display progress flag on existing flag pole outside entrance to Town Hall

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• Town Hall Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3EX

  23/00028/FUL Submitted 17 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Demolition of the late C20th modular building extension to Watford Town Hall and replacement with temporary landscape.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 8 docs

• Town Hall Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EX

  23/01150/DISCON Submitted 13 Dec 2023 100 yards away

  Details submitted for Condition 4 (Soft Landscaping Plan) pursuant to planning permission 22/01237/FUL

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• Town Hall Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EX

  23/01153/DISCON Submitted 13 Dec 2023 100 yards away

  Details submitted for Condition 5(i) and (ii) (Ground floor works - internal) pursuant to planning permission 22/01238/LBC

  Granted Conditions 25 docs

• 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