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3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL

Granted Watford 26/00733/TCA Works to Trees in Conservation Areas

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Works to fell dead Judas Tree in conservation area

As published by the council, reference 26/00733/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/00733/TCA
Type
Works to Trees in Conservation Areas
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works Approved
Received
17 Sep 2026
Validated
17 Sep 2026
Decided
30 Sep 2026
Ward
Nascot
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WD17 4EL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Watford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2018: 2 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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Sep 2026

    Received by Watford

  2. 22 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 30 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works Approved

  4. 1 Oct 2026

    Status changed to Pending Decision

    Previously Pending consideration.

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 30 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.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 3 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EL

    18/01395/FULH Submitted 30 Oct 2018 50 yards away

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

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 15 Essex Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4EL

    23/00176/FULH Submitted 1 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Demolition of front brick-built section of garden wall (circa 0.53m width by circa 1.5m height by circa 8.64m in length) adjacent to No. 17 Essex Road, grubbing up the foundations and replacement of the demolished wall with reclaimed Sevenoaks yellow brick in ordinary grey mortar.

    Granted Householder Demolition 8 docs
    Domestic
  • 8 Essex Road Watford WD17 4EP

    22/00299/TCA Submitted 8 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    Works to trees in a Conserevation area. The tree in question is in the middle of my garden (width wise) and right on the rear boundary of my property. This has caused damage to the rear fence - has fallen or has been dislodged by the tree, this is causing a significant security risk.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 38-40 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EW

    20/00903/FULH Submitted 25 Aug 2020 100 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 100 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
  • 11 Malden Road Watford WD17 4EN

    18/00949/FUL Submitted 31 Jul 2018 100 yards away

    Removal of existing rear extension. Construction of two storey side and rear extension to create 4no. 1-bed flats

    Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension 13 docs

In Watford

  • 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