8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

This site has had 4 applications since 2020: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 2026/2039 Awaiting decision

  8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Tree: T15 Weeping Willow TPO: EL:10/07 Proposed Works: Remove and replant Pre-Application Ref: 2026/1688 This evidence supports our application to remove and replant T15, the mature Weeping Willow at 8 Beechwood Drive, following the site visit and pre-application advice from Russell Gibbons, Senior Tree Officer. Site Plan Plan attached showing T15 in relation to No.8, neighbouring properties, driveways, footpath and highway. Surface Roots / Damage Photographs show extensive surface roots, raised lawn areas and damage to surrounding surfaces. The roots protrude significantly above ground, making lawn maintenance difficult. Roots have also damaged the driveway at No.7, which has been repaired numerous times, but damage continues to recur. Further root expansion raises concern regarding future damage to the driveway, footpath and highway. Drains Photographs show works undertaken by the water company to repair a drain affected by tree-root intrusion. Outgrown Location The Willow was planted approximately 44 years ago. Photographs demonstrate its considerable size, spread and proximity to houses, footpath and highway. Photographs following previous pruning and current photographs demonstrate the degree and speed of regrowth. Its canopy extends towards/over the footpath and highway and requires regular intervention. Maintenance / Future Growth Substantial pruning is required approximately every 12-18 months at a cost of around 1,000 each time to maintain clearance. This only manages the canopy and cannot address the continuing root-related problems. If left unmanaged, accessibility problems and the potential for further damage would increase. Accessibility The tree and its roots affect access to neighbouring driveways. Of particular concern is No.7, where an elderly family member who uses a wheelchair lives. Root damage has repeatedly disturbed the driveway surface, making wheelchair access more difficult and creating uneven areas and a

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2024/1795 Split decision

  8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Carry out a crown reduction and crown thinning of approximately 40%, returning back to previous reduction points established during 2020 tree works, ensuring the tree retains a natural balanced form. In addition, remove the lower limb that overhangs the property.

  Decided 16 Jun 2025 Trees
• 2023/3058 Refused

  8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Fell 1 x Willow (T15).

  Decided 4 Jan 2024 Trees

1. 12 Jun 2020

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 22 Jun 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Aug 2020

   Decision issued: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 8 Beechwood Drive Cobham KT11 2DX

  2024/0566 Submitted 4 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Crown reduce 1 x Weeping Willow (T15) by 40%.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2023/3058 Submitted 7 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Fell 1 x Willow (T15).

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2024/1795 Submitted 8 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Carry out a crown reduction and crown thinning of approximately 40%, returning back to previous reduction points established during 2020 tree works, ensuring the tree retains a natural balanced form. In addition, remove the lower limb that overhangs the property.

  Split decision Trees 7 docs

• 8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2026/2039 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Tree: T15 Weeping Willow TPO: EL:10/07 Proposed Works: Remove and replant Pre-Application Ref: 2026/1688 This evidence supports our application to remove and replant T15, the mature Weeping Willow at 8 Beechwood Drive, following the site visit and pre-application advice from Russell Gibbons, Senior Tree Officer. Site Plan Plan attached showing T15 in relation to No.8, neighbouring properties, driveways, footpath and highway. Surface Roots / Damage Photographs show extensive surface roots, raised lawn areas and damage to surrounding surfaces. The roots protrude significantly above ground, making lawn maintenance difficult. Roots have also damaged the driveway at No.7, which has been repaired numerous times, but damage continues to recur. Further root expansion raises concern regarding future damage to the driveway, footpath and highway. Drains Photographs show works undertaken by the water company to repair a drain affected by tree-root intrusion. Outgrown Location The Willow was planted approximately 44 years ago. Photographs demonstrate its considerable size, spread and proximity to houses, footpath and highway. Photographs following previous pruning and current photographs demonstrate the degree and speed of regrowth. Its canopy extends towards/over the footpath and highway and requires regular intervention. Maintenance / Future Growth Substantial pruning is required approximately every 12-18 months at a cost of around 1,000 each time to maintain clearance. This only manages the canopy and cannot address the continuing root-related problems. If left unmanaged, accessibility problems and the potential for further damage would increase. Accessibility The tree and its roots affect access to neighbouring driveways. Of particular concern is No.7, where an elderly family member who uses a wheelchair lives. Root damage has repeatedly disturbed the driveway surface, making wheelchair access more difficult and creating uneven areas and a

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 6 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2024/2267 Submitted 28 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  EL:10/07 - Swamp Cypress (T1) - Crown reduce away from property by 1m to allow more light into property. Willow (T2) - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres allowing more light into garden and property.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 17 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2025/0838 Submitted 27 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Cedar of Lebanon Reduce crown to the North to 7m crown spread, to the East to 7.5m crown spread, to the South to 7.5m crown spread and to the West to 6.5m crown spread. The above tree works reduce the risk of limb failure to an acceptable level according to David Challice the Chartered Arboriculturist.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 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