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The Sanctuary 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

Granted Elmbridge 2021/0861 Tree Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Mature Ash (T1) by 2.5m and reduce lower stem by 4m.

As published by the council, reference 2021/0861

Application record

Reference
2021/0861
Type
Tree Conservation Area
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: Conservation Area Tree Works Acceptable
Received
10 Mar 2021
Validated
10 Mar 2021
Decided
6 Apr 2021
Ward
Molesey East Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT8 0SX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

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

  • 2025/1840 Granted

    The Sanctuary 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - T1 - Ash tree on riverbank to rear of back garden. Tree has a height of approximately 12m and spread of approximately 5m. The tree has large areas of die back throughout the crown, so proposed works are to remove tree to prevent future failure and allow homeowner to replant with a more disease tolerant species.

    Decided 13 Aug 2025 Trees
  • 2024/1622 Granted

    The Sanctuary 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - Crown reduce height and lateral limbs between 1 and 1.5m of 1x Birch Tree. Removal of 1x Ash.

    Decided 15 Jul 2024 Trees
  • 2020/2810 Granted

    The Sanctuary 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - Crown reduce 4 x mature Ash to previous pruning points.

    Decided 25 Nov 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Mar 2021

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 6 Apr 2021

    Decision issued: Conservation Area Tree Works Acceptable

  3. 22 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Elmbridge granted permission on 6 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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  • The Sanctuary 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    2024/1622 Submitted 18 Jun 2024 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - Crown reduce height and lateral limbs between 1 and 1.5m of 1x Birch Tree. Removal of 1x Ash.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 19 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    2026/1093 Submitted 7 May 2026 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village - T1 - Willow tree situated on rear boundary, height approximately 9 metres, overall spread approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 2-2.5 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 6.5 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. These works are being carried out to reduce end weight and continue cyclical pruning of tree. T2 - Birch tree situated to rear of back garden, height approximately 8 metres and spread of approximately 7 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 1 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 5 metres. T3 - Birch tree situated in front garden, height approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of tree by approximately 1 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 6 metres and spread of approximately 4 metres. Both Birch trees are being reduced to allow light into garden area, give clearance from surrounding trees / shrubs and retain amenity value.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 19 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    2020/1588 Submitted 3 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Ash (T1) by 2.5m and crown reduce 1 x Willow (T2) height 2.5m and spread by 1.5m.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 17 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    2023/2103 Submitted 25 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    East Molesey (Old Village) Conservation Area - work to various trees.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 17 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    2026/2202 Submitted 10 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - 2 x Hollys - Reduce in height to previous points and trim as hard as possible to maintain previous dimensions, crown lift to 2.5m. Remove boundary overhang from adjacent Hazel back to previous points. Ash adjacent to the river - Crown lift single lowest branch over the water to 2.5m. Sensitively remove boundary overhang from neighbours Silver birch tree.

    Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  • The Sanctuary 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

    2020/2810 Submitted 23 Oct 2020 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - Crown reduce 4 x mature Ash to previous pruning points.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

In Elmbridge

  • 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.

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Received 27 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 27 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 15 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees