Planning application
Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Garage into living space.
As published by the council, reference 2021/2510
Application record
- Reference
- 2021/2510
- Type
- Lawful Development Cert - Proposed
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Lawful Development Certificate
- Received
- 12 Jul 2021
- Validated
- 23 Aug 2021
- Decided
- 18 Oct 2021
- Ward
- Esher Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT10 9DW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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2026/2096 Awaiting decision
Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26 - TPO trees referenced in Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26, i.e. the 1 x Red Oak at location T6 and 2 x Sycamore at G2:T1 Red Oak Approx. 25m HeightLarge Red Oak located in close proximity to the property, with an established lean towards the public highway.Proposed works: Crown reduction by approximately 1.5 - 2m to reduce end loading and mechanical stress on the branch unions associated with the tree's elongated limb structure. Approximately 10% crown thinning throughout to reduce sail area and wind loading, whilst retaining the tree's overall natural form and structural integrity. Crown lift to approximately 3.5m over the driveway to provide adequate clearance.The proposed works are intended to reduce mechanical loading and improve clearance whilst retaining the tree's overall amenity value and natural appearance.T2 - Sycamore - Approx. 15m HeightTwin-stemmed Sycamore with the stems dividing at approximately 0.5m above ground level. The union is included, with one of the stems extending at an extremely acute angle and overhanging neighbouring gardens.Proposed works: Reduce the overextended stem by approximately 2.5-3m to reduce its weight and end loading, thereby reducing mechanical stress on the included union and the likelihood of limb/stem failure. The reduction will be confined to the affected stem, retaining the remainder of the tree's crown and maintaining its overall form and amenity value.
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2026/1420 Granted
Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26 - As indicated above, we wish to undertake light pruning of the TPO trees (i.e. the Red Oak located at the front of our property and the Sycamore in our garden) in order to maintain their health, preserve good form, and enhance longevity
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2023/1403 Split decision
Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
Tree Preservation Order EL: 11/26 - Trim back some of the branches of 1 x Red Oak by 3m.
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2021/3677 Granted
Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
Conversion of garage into living space.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Jul 2021
Received by Elmbridge
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23 Aug 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Oct 2021
Decision issued: Refuse Lawful Development Certificate
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5 Sep 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
89% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct
Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26 - TPO trees referenced in Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26, i.e. the 1 x Red Oak at location T6 and 2 x Sycamore at G2:T1 Red Oak Approx. 25m HeightLarge Red Oak located in close proximity to the property, with an established lean towards the public highway.Proposed works: Crown reduction by approximately 1.5 - 2m to reduce end loading and mechanical stress on the branch unions associated with the tree's elongated limb structure. Approximately 10% crown thinning throughout to reduce sail area and wind loading, whilst retaining the tree's overall natural form and structural integrity. Crown lift to approximately 3.5m over the driveway to provide adequate clearance.The proposed works are intended to reduce mechanical loading and improve clearance whilst retaining the tree's overall amenity value and natural appearance.T2 - Sycamore - Approx. 15m HeightTwin-stemmed Sycamore with the stems dividing at approximately 0.5m above ground level. The union is included, with one of the stems extending at an extremely acute angle and overhanging neighbouring gardens.Proposed works: Reduce the overextended stem by approximately 2.5-3m to reduce its weight and end loading, thereby reducing mechanical stress on the included union and the likelihood of limb/stem failure. The reduction will be confined to the affected stem, retaining the remainder of the tree's crown and maintaining its overall form and amenity value.
Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs -
Mayfair House 4A Claremont Lane and Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW and Amberhurst 1 Broom Close Esher Surrey KT10 9ET
Development comprising 2 four-storey blocks with 59 flats in total, with basement parking, bin stores, cycle spaces and associated landscaping following demolition of existing three houses.
Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Demolition 50 docsMajor scheme -
Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
Tree Preservation Order EL: 11/26 - Trim back some of the branches of 1 x Red Oak by 3m.
Split decision Trees 4 docs -
Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
Conversion of garage into living space.
Granted Householder 9 docsDomestic -
Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW
Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26 - As indicated above, we wish to undertake light pruning of the TPO trees (i.e. the Red Oak located at the front of our property and the Sycamore in our garden) in order to maintain their health, preserve good form, and enhance longevity
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Fir Tree Close Esher Surrey
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/14 - Reduce lateral branches of 2 x Oak.
Refused Trees 4 docs
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