3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL

This site has had 2 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 18/01395/FULH Granted

  3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension (AMENDED PLANS)

  Decided 9 Jan 2019 Householder

1. 17 Sep 2026

   Received by Watford

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Watford took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Watford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Watford decided tree works applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Ground Floor Flat 17A Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL

  20/00496/TCA Submitted 20 May 2020 50 yards away

  Remove 2no. trees in rear garden (Nascot Conservation Area)

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 56 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EW

  23/00388/TCA Submitted 3 May 2023 50 yards away

  Works to trees in a conservation area: Name of tree: Lawson Cypress. Cut back 80% of branches to the boundary fence. The intention is to reduce the lower section of the canopy and thin out the top

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EW

  18/00794/TCA Submitted 27 Jun 2018 50 yards away

  Remove large cypress tree in rear garden (Nascot Conservation Area.)

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 38-40 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EW

  20/00903/FULH Submitted 25 Aug 2020 50 yards away

  Erection of a single storey side/rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 38-40 Malden Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4EW

  22/00659/FULH Submitted 19 May 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed replacement of rear door in outrigger with window, replacement of side windows and door in outrigger with one large window.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Domestic

• 72 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EW

  23/00489/FUL Submitted 2 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Planning application seeking consent for the existing use of 72 Malden Road as a Large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) under the Sui Generis classification - 9 no. occupants.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• 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
• 26/00728/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
• 26/00565/TPO Refused

  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.

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