Planning application
10 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL: 258 - Crown reduce 10 x Hornbeam trees by 4m.
As published by the council, reference 2021/0338
Application record
- Reference
- 2021/0338
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Grant Consent Lesser Works
- Received
- 1 Feb 2021
- Validated
- 9 Mar 2021
- Decided
- 27 Apr 2021
- Ward
- Claygate Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT10 0HH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/2045 Granted
10 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
EL:258 - 10 hornbeam trees to the rear of the boundary fence of 10 Hermitage Close and over the road opposite to 12 Rosehill. Request to; 1) Lower crown lift back to the trunk (advised that leaving 1 metre or more from trunk could cause die back due to lack of light) 2) Trees to be cut up to height of 6 metres . Work is required to keep the trees in good condition and reduce excessive shading of garden and risk of collapsing branches After consultation with a Tree Specialist, I have been advised that the actions above is best practise to ensure health of the Hornbeam trees in accordance with the British Institute of Standards 2010; Reasons; 1) Overhanging lower branches encroaching on garden 2) Constant bird defecation causing potential danger to young children playing 3) Becoming claustrophobic
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2022/0901 Granted
10 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
Retrospective application for single-storey side extension.
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2021/1256 Granted
10 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
Rear dormer window, side gables and front roof light following demolition of chimney.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Feb 2021
Received by Elmbridge
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9 Mar 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Apr 2021
Decision issued: Grant Consent Lesser Works
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22 Sep 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Elmbridge granted permission on 27 April 2021, 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
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10 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
EL:258 - 10 hornbeam trees to the rear of the boundary fence of 10 Hermitage Close and over the road opposite to 12 Rosehill. Request to; 1) Lower crown lift back to the trunk (advised that leaving 1 metre or more from trunk could cause die back due to lack of light) 2) Trees to be cut up to height of 6 metres . Work is required to keep the trees in good condition and reduce excessive shading of garden and risk of collapsing branches After consultation with a Tree Specialist, I have been advised that the actions above is best practise to ensure health of the Hornbeam trees in accordance with the British Institute of Standards 2010; Reasons; 1) Overhanging lower branches encroaching on garden 2) Constant bird defecation causing potential danger to young children playing 3) Becoming claustrophobic
Granted Trees 10 docsSmall domestic -
10 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
Rear dormer window, side gables and front roof light following demolition of chimney.
Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Demolition +1 9 docs -
10 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
Retrospective application for single-storey side extension.
Granted Householder Extension 21 docsSmall domestic -
11 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
Tree Preservation Order EL:258 - Works to various trees.
Split decision Trees 9 docs -
8 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
Tree Preservation Order EL: 258 - Crown reduce 10 X Hornbeam and Beech by 4-5m.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Pavillion House 13 Hermitage Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HH
Tree Preservation Order EL:258 - Reduce hornbeams screen by 3m and shape. Cut back neighbouring side to match works on garden side. This application is exactly in line with all previous applications to purely maintain these healthy trees. Neighbour at no.14 has just had his trees cut back to enable more light to enter the garden and maintain a healthy level for the protected trees- this is the same kind of application as has been done on many occasions over the years.
Granted Trees 6 docs
Other tree works applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1900 Granted
102 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DU
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - To fell and grind 1 x conifer in clients rear garden. The Conifer is killing off the surrounding grass and plants, and has become to big for the garden, the clients have various other trees and plants and would like to replan their garden without the conifer. 2m Laurel crown reduction as per attached pictures. All pruning cuts will be in alignment with the branch collar to ensure the trees optimal recovery.
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2026/1906 Granted
Ham Manor Mill Road Cobham Surrey KT11 3AL
Cobham Conservation Area - T1 - Yew Overhanging road lift up by a minimum of 6m so large lorries do not keep catching branches. T2 - Conifers to dead wood T3 - Acacia to reduce branches by 3m reduction as before. T4 - Holly to remove as dying T5 - Eucalyptus to reduce by 1/3 3 metres as previous.
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2026/1822 Split decision
19 Harvest Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NG
Tree Preservation Order EL:99/04 - T1 - Acacia Wholistic Crown reduction to ensure good onward form and containment Cut lengths to range from 1 - 2m back to sustainable growth points in order to balance crown and promote healthy growth Final height of approx 8-9m Remove all dead wood from canopy as is shedding into neighbouring properties
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2026/1821 Refused
The Square High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA
Tree Preservation Order EL:08/12 - T38 Oak Reduce the crown spread by up to 2 metres over the road and neighbouring properties, reducing the overall spread from approximately 12 metres to 10 metres. The works are requested to provide suitable clearance from adjacent properties and the road, whilst maintaining the tree's natural shape, balance, and amenity value. T47 Copper Beech Reduce the crown spread by up to 2 metres on the side adjoining the neighbouring property, reducing the overall spread from approximately 12 metres to 10 metres. The works are requested to alleviate encroachment over neighbouring land and provide appropriate clearance, whilst retaining the tree's natural form, balance, and long-term health.
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2026/1722 Split decision
61 Wolsey Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BB
Tree Preservation Order EL:234 - T13 Oak Crown lift by removing the lowest branches to source to achieve approximately 4 metres clearance above ground level. Reduce lateral branches overhanging No. 50 King George Avenue by up to 2-3 metres to shape and contain. Final height unchanged. Final spread approximately 8 metres.