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20 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SU

Granted Elmbridge 2021/1000 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 - Various works to various trees.

As published by the council, reference 2021/1000

Application record

Reference
2021/1000
Type
Tree Conservation Area
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: Conservation Area Tree Works Acceptable
Received
19 Mar 2021
Validated
19 Mar 2021
Decided
26 Apr 2021
Ward
Molesey East Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT8 0SU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2025/0882 Granted

    20 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SU

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area: G1: Leylandii Hedge around perimeter of garden with a height of approximately 9 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height by approximately 3 metres and spread by 0.5-1metre each side, leaving the hedge with a height of approximately 6 metres and a spread of approximately 4 metres. T1 & T2: Two Trees of Heaven on boundary of Matham Road, growing as a pair of trees, with a height of approximately 16 metres and spread of approximately 7 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of trees by approximately 1.5 to 2 metres, just above previous pruning points, leaving trees with a height of approximately 14 metres and a spread of approximately 5 metres. T3: Scots Pine tree, growing on boundary with Matham Road. Tree has a height of approximately 18 metres and a spread of approximately 8 metres, with one singular branch extending approximately 4 metres beyond this. Proposed works are to reduce this branch back into line with the main crown, to balance and reduce end weight. T4: Norway Maple tree on boundary with Matham Road. Tree has a height of approximately 17 metres and a spread of approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres to previous pruning points, leaving tree with height of approximately 15 metres and a spread of approximately 5 metres. T5 & T6: Two Hazel trees by entrance to driveway. Trees have a height of approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height to previous pruning points, leaving both trees with a height of approximately 5 metres. T7: Norway Maple tree by driveway entrance. Tree has a height of approximately 14 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1-2 metres to previous pruning points, leaving tree with a height of approximately 12 metres and spread of approximately 4.5 metres. T8: Sycamore tree beside driveway. Tree has

    Decided 1 May 2025 Trees
  • 2020/1025 Granted

    20 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SU

    Single-storey side/rear extension, rear bay window and alteration to fenestration.

    Decided 5 Aug 2020 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Mar 2021

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 26 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

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What this grant of permission means

Elmbridge granted permission on 26 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

Within 0.3 miles

  • 20 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SU

    2020/1025 Submitted 30 Apr 2020 50 yards away

    Single-storey side/rear extension, rear bay window and alteration to fenestration.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 22 docs
    Small domestic
  • 20 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SU

    2025/0882 Submitted 27 Mar 2025 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area: G1: Leylandii Hedge around perimeter of garden with a height of approximately 9 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height by approximately 3 metres and spread by 0.5-1metre each side, leaving the hedge with a height of approximately 6 metres and a spread of approximately 4 metres. T1 & T2: Two Trees of Heaven on boundary of Matham Road, growing as a pair of trees, with a height of approximately 16 metres and spread of approximately 7 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of trees by approximately 1.5 to 2 metres, just above previous pruning points, leaving trees with a height of approximately 14 metres and a spread of approximately 5 metres. T3: Scots Pine tree, growing on boundary with Matham Road. Tree has a height of approximately 18 metres and a spread of approximately 8 metres, with one singular branch extending approximately 4 metres beyond this. Proposed works are to reduce this branch back into line with the main crown, to balance and reduce end weight. T4: Norway Maple tree on boundary with Matham Road. Tree has a height of approximately 17 metres and a spread of approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres to previous pruning points, leaving tree with height of approximately 15 metres and a spread of approximately 5 metres. T5 & T6: Two Hazel trees by entrance to driveway. Trees have a height of approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height to previous pruning points, leaving both trees with a height of approximately 5 metres. T7: Norway Maple tree by driveway entrance. Tree has a height of approximately 14 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1-2 metres to previous pruning points, leaving tree with a height of approximately 12 metres and spread of approximately 4.5 metres. T8: Sycamore tree beside driveway. Tree has

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 22 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SU

    2025/3301 Submitted 11 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - T1/T2 Holly & Acer (Front Garden): Prune by to 0.5m to shape and contain overall growth. Final height 2 meters and final spread 2 meters. T3 Magnolia -Prune to shape and contain by up to 0.5m final height 2m and final spread 2m, reducing as necessary to maintain size and form. T4 Eucalyptus - Prune to shape and contain by up to 0.5m final height 2m and final spread 2m, reducing as necessary to maintain size and form. T5 Ligustrum - Prune to shape and contain by up to 0.5m final height 2m and final spread 2m, reducing as necessary to maintain size and form. T6 Grandiflora - Prune to shape and contain by up to 0.5m final height 2m and final spread 2m, reducing as necessary to maintain size and form. T7 Bay (Rear Boundary): crown reduction by up to by up to 1meter. Final height 4 meters, final spread 4 meters.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 18 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SU

    2019/2812 Submitted 7 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area: Crown reduce 1 x Beech by 3m, remove dead wood and crown raise by 5m, crown reduce 1 x Lime by 3m, remove dead wood and crown raise by 5m.

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

    2025/2605 Submitted 7 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area: Oak. Crown lifting. Remove 2 lower branches to the East and two lower branches to the West. To improve general light levels for growing in the garden.

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

    2021/1051 Submitted 23 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area: Crown reduce 1 x Ash, 1 x Sycamore, 1 x Hazel and 1 x Yew.

    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