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34 Hurst Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AF

Refused Elmbridge 2020/0079 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL: 13/08 Crown reduce 1 x Oak height by 3m, spread by 1.5m and crown lift to 5m.

As published by the council, reference 2020/0079

Application record

Reference
2020/0079
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse Proposed Tree Work
Received
14 Jan 2020
Validated
17 Jan 2020
Decided
20 Feb 2020
Ward
Molesey East Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT8 9AF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2024/2071 Split decision

    34 Hurst Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AF

    EL:13/08 - The tree is identified as OAK (T1) on the sketch plan (plan1). OAK T1 is within the garden of 34 Hurst Road and close to the fence of 32 Hurst road and branches significantly overhanging the garden of 32 Hurst road. The tree OAK T1 is very dominating and cuts out significant light from both gardens and is significantly impacting the enjoyment our neighbours at number 32 Hurst road get from their garden. Our neighbours (32 Hurst Rd) have complained several times and we don't want this to affect the good relationship we have with them. In our garden (34 Hurst Rd) the tree (T1) also regularly sheds many branches up to 5cm into diameter which could cause significant injury. The reason for the work is to allow more light into both gardens and the proposed work is to reduce the crown from a height of 18m and a radial spread of 10m to a final height of 15m and a radial spread of 8m. Also a crown lift through the selective reduction and removal of smaller diameter branches to achieve a clearance of 5m max with a final cut size no greater than 50mm.

    Decided 30 Sep 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Jan 2020

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 17 Jan 2020

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Feb 2020

    Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work

  4. 2 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Elmbridge refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

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  • 34 Hurst Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AF

    2024/2071 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    EL:13/08 - The tree is identified as OAK (T1) on the sketch plan (plan1). OAK T1 is within the garden of 34 Hurst Road and close to the fence of 32 Hurst road and branches significantly overhanging the garden of 32 Hurst road. The tree OAK T1 is very dominating and cuts out significant light from both gardens and is significantly impacting the enjoyment our neighbours at number 32 Hurst road get from their garden. Our neighbours (32 Hurst Rd) have complained several times and we don't want this to affect the good relationship we have with them. In our garden (34 Hurst Rd) the tree (T1) also regularly sheds many branches up to 5cm into diameter which could cause significant injury. The reason for the work is to allow more light into both gardens and the proposed work is to reduce the crown from a height of 18m and a radial spread of 10m to a final height of 15m and a radial spread of 8m. Also a crown lift through the selective reduction and removal of smaller diameter branches to achieve a clearance of 5m max with a final cut size no greater than 50mm.

    Split decision Trees 4 docs
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  • 36A Hurst Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AF

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  • 36 Hurst Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AF

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  • 30 Hurst Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AF

    2021/1586 Submitted 4 May 2021 50 yards away

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  • 30 Hurst Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AF

    2021/3124 Submitted 2 Sep 2021 50 yards away

    Increase in ridge height to create additional storey, single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing rear conservatory.

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  • 30 Hurst Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AF

    2022/0649 Submitted 1 Mar 2022 50 yards away

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In Elmbridge

  • 2026/1942 Refused

    29 The Wilderness East Molesey Surrey KT8 0JT

    Tree Preservation Order EL:13/02 - 1. Chestnut tree in rear garden - to reduce by 3 metres - it is dropping dead branches all year round and there is a risk to the young children in the household 2. Ash tree in rear garden - to cut back 3 lower branches for safety reasons

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1938 Split decision

    Tan Coed Caenshill Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0SW

    Tree Preservation Order EL:05:28 - two mature Oaks which need 15% thinning and removal of deadwood

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1983 Granted

    20 Albany Close Esher Surrey KT10 9JR

    Tree Preservation Order EL:89/15 - T1 - Oak - reduce overall by 3m and raise canopy up to 5m by removing secondary branches to leave a finished height of 15m and a finished spread of 9m. The Oak has developed into a large tree for its present location within a relatively confined rear residential garden, with the crown extending in close proximity to the boundary with the neighbouring property. The proposed works are intended to manage the tree's overall size and crown dimensions in relation to its setting, while retaining its contribution to the local amenity. The proposed work will maintain the tree at a more appropriate scale for its location and will provide greater clearance from the neighbouring property and improve the relationship between the tree and the surrounding residential garden environment. The works are intended as a proportionate management measure rather than removal of the tree, allowing the oak to be retained while reducing its current size and encroachment within a confined residential setting.

    Received 13 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1845 Granted

    Little Heath House The Ridings Cobham Surrey KT11 2PU

    Tree Preservation Order EL:94/18 - T1- Oak tree- The reduction of the entire tree by 3m to reduce the risk of over loaded branches breaking out in high winds. Branches have been breaking out from this tree and the homeowner worries that about ranch will eventually hit the house. Current height 18m, resulting height will be 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. Removal of all dead and dangerous branches. T2- Beech tree- Fell- Removal of this tree down to ground level to ease the congestion in the area and allow light through to the area below. Multiple wounds on this tree that haven't healed but have decayed. The upper canopy has been rubbing on neighbouring branches and has intertwined with both Oak trees creating extensive damage to the main stem in the upper canopy creating weak points on the tree. T3- Large Oak tree- Reduce the entire crown of this tree by up to 3 metres. This tree is far too large being so close to the neighbours building and drops lots of debris into the gardens below making the children's play area unusable at times. The tree casts an almighty shadow over the neighbours garden. This tree has a lot of dead wood within the canopy and also has OPM present. Current height 18m, remaining height 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. T4- Sweet chestnut tree- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. To re pollard this tree back to previous pruned areas retaining the lower limb which has the rope swing attached. Regrowth approximately 2.5m of new growth. T5- Sweet chestnut- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. Reduce the height of this tree by 3 metres, remove all dead wood & all lower basal growth up to the height of 5m. Current height 12m, resulting height 9m.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1864 Granted

    40 Severn Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BH

    Tree Preservation Order EL:14/13 - T06 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) - 1/100K Fell tree. T02 Cherry (Prunus sp. 'Cherry') -1/5B Tree stake maintenance T03 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T04 Ash 'Raywood -(Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T05 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) 1/500K Crown reduce by 3m T19 Ash 'Raywood' - (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T20 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T21 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T22 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T25 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T26 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm.

    Received 30 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees