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Three Rivers District Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Three Rivers District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,400Searchable applications
256Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 713 approved or refused records
103Refused applications
610 approved · 103 refused · 54 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Oct 2022 to 22 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningLocal plan Stephen Giles-Medhurst OBEPre-application advice Pre-application adviceConservation areas Protected trees
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesenquiries@threerivers.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesenquireplan@threerivers.gov.ukCouncil source
- General council enquiriesplanning.enforcement@threerivers.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas18 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided26/1046/FUL
Erection of dropped kerb for vehicular access and installation of block paving
91 Muirfield Road South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6LU
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Decided26/1047/NMA
Non Material Ammendmnets to planning permission 25/1526/RSP to allow alteration to the colour of the windows on the front elevation from white to anthracite grey.
251 Baldwins Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3LH
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/1048/TCA
T1 - Common Yew tree, to remove many dead branches, some of which are dangerous, and to increase clearance between ground and crown byCrown Lifting to 2.5m and better shape the crown by Crown Reduction to 3m.
6 Astons Road Moor Park Northwood Hertfordshire HA6 2LD
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Decided26/1049/FUL
Single storey front extension.
42 Margeholes Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5AR
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Decided26/1050/FUL
Alterations to rear fenestration
24A Berry Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7EY
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Decided26/1052/FUL
Installation of rooflights to front and rear roofslopes
35 Lower Road Chorleywood Hertfordshire
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/1053/DDD
Tree T361 The tree is dead and has become structurally unsafe, with branches already falling into the neighbouring garden. Due to the risk of injury and potential property damage, removal is requested on safety grounds as the tree can no longer be reasonably maintained or retained.
52 The Drive Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4EB
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Pending Consideration26/1055/FUL
Construction of a single storey rear extension and raised patio to rear with ramp
19 Harvey Road Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3BN
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Pending Consideration26/1056/FUL
Construction of two self-build dwellings with associated outbuildings and parking; construction of a single storey extension to Orchard Cottage
Land Adjacent To Orchard Cottage Stag Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5HP
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Decided26/1057/FUL
Construction of two storey rear extension, first floor side extension and insertion of front and flank dormer windows
Ingle Lodge Bridle Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4JB
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/1058/TPO
Tree Number - G1Tree Type - Ash & Lawson cypress hedge Approx. Height - 5-10m Service - Reduce heightWork Required - Crown reduce ash back to previous pruning points by removing approximately 2m (regrowth). Reduce height of Lawson cypress by approximately 1m. Hedge Trim front as hard as possible whilst retaining a green screen. Reason - as part of continued maintenanceTree Number - G2Tree Type - Lawson cypress x2 Approx. Height - 6mService - Hedge TrimWork Required - Trim all round as hard as possible whilst retaining a green screen removing approximately 0.3-0.5m. Reason - as part of continued maintenance
6 Old Barn Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HU
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Decided26/1059/PDE
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 6.00 metres, maximum height 3.15 metres, maximum eaves height 3.00metres)
50 Claremont Crescent Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3QR
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Decided26/1060/DIS
Discharge of Condition 13 (ASHP - Details) pursuant to planning permission 24/1799/RSP
24 Lynwood Heights Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4ED
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Decided26/1061/CLPD
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Single storey side extension
74 Hill Rise Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7NX
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Decided26/1062/NMA
Non Material Amendments to planning permission 24/1799/RSP to allow alterations to the fenestration and render including change in exterior colour.
24 Lynwood Heights Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4ED
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Decided26/1063/FUL
Variation of Condition 2 (Plan numbers) pursuant to planning permission 25/0683/FUL to increase size of approved porch
17 Gonville Avenue Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3BY
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Decided26/1064/FUL
Installation of one self service laundry kiosk to Tesco Superstore curtilage
Tesco Superstore Frogmoor Wharf Harefield Road Rickmansworth WD3 1LX
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Decided26/1065/ADV
Advertisement Consent: Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign
Tesco Superstore Frogmoor Wharf Harefield Road Rickmansworth WD3 1LX
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Decided26/1066/FUL
Construction of two storey side and rear extension; single storey rear extension; single storey front extension including relocation of entrance door; internal alterations and alterations to external materials including render.
4 Letchworth Close South Oxhey Watford Hertfordshire WD19 6YF
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Decided26/1067/FUL
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) pursuant to planning permission 24/1227/FUL to allow increase in height of the roof and changes to the fenestration.
46 Thellusson Way Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8RQ
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/1069/TPO
T1 Monterey Cypress- Raise canopy by up to 1.5m to provide clearance for trees and shrubs being impacted by the low canopy
29 The Drive Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4EA
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Decided26/1070/FUL
Removal of existing roof and construction of new roof of increased height to create loft level accommodation, including dormer, rooflights, solar panels, balcony, rear window; new porch; replacement windows; alterations to fenestration; insulated render cladding; construction of new vehicular access, including new crossover and gates; and new driveway
Willow Cottage Loudwater Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HX
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Decided26/1071/FUL
Construction of two storey rear and single storey front extension; alterations to the fenestration; alterations to the driveway and rear patio
172 Highfield Way Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7PJ
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Pending Consideration26/1072/LBC
Listed Building Consent: Demolition and replacement of existing garage; construction of a single storey rear extension to existing dwelling and demolition of existing storage buildings and change of use of the site from Class E to C3 including the construction of a single-storey dwelling with associated landscaping, access and parking
Providence Hall The Green Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3HT
Received 2 Jul 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Three Rivers District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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