Hepburn House 9 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

1. 17 Mar 2022

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 19 May 2022

   Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work

3. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Hepburn House 9 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

  2022/2913 Submitted 26 Sep 2022 0m away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:11/10 - Reduce both main stem back to previous reduction point, reduce side branches on east side and remove major deadwood.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Princeton 11 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

  2023/2332 Submitted 21 Aug 2023 25m away

  Single-storey detached rear outbuilding.

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Princeton 11 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

  2022/1574 Submitted 18 May 2022 25m away

  Single-storey detached outbuilding enclosing swimming pool and plant room.

  Granted Householder 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Princeton 11 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

  2023/1410 Submitted 17 May 2023 25m away

  Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 2022/1574 to replace the approved plant room with undercroft plant room.

  Refused Amendments 7 docs

• 15 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

  2026/1812 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 70m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Tree Preservation Order EL:11/10 - T1 - sweet chestnut - Fell and remove stump

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 8 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

  2025/0456 Submitted 24 Feb 2025 75m away

  Two-storey front, side and rear extensions, front and rear dormer windows, side rooflights, facade modifications and alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 28 docs
  Domestic

• 2026/1861 Granted

  Brooklands Museum Brooklands Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0QN

  Brooklands Conservation Area - T1: Alder - Fell 2 x stems growing towards the building.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 2026/1811 Granted

  53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW

  East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - T1 - Lime tree on rear boundary - tree has a height of approximately 20 metres and spread of approximately 12 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 2-2.5 metres to previous pruning points, remove regrowth on main trunk to lift crown to a height of approximately 3 metres, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 17.5 metres and spread of approximately 8 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from pool house, maintain the tree at a reasonable size suitable to location by carrying out cyclical pruning and allowing light into pool area.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 2026/1793 Granted

  5 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ

  East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - 1x Silver birch, reduce entire crown to shape, reducing height by 3-3.5m and lateral growth by 1-1.5m. Crown thin by 10%.

  23 Jul 2026 Trees
• 2026/1784 Granted

  34 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS

  Esher Conservation Area - T1 Leyland Cypress (Rear Garden) Fell to ground level. Reason for Works: The tree is situated in very close proximity to the adjacent outbuilding. As the tree has matured, the stem has increased to a diameter at breast height (DBH) of approximately 40 cm and is now in direct contact with the structure, causing abrasion and damage to the building. Due to the ongoing increase in stem diameter, further structural damage is considered likely if the tree is retained. The proposed removal is therefore necessary to prevent additional damage while maintaining the safety and integrity of the adjacent structure. T2 Lawson Cypress (Rear Garden) Remove one large declining lateral limb and carry out a crown clean to remove all deadwood throughout the canopy. Reason for Works: A substantial lateral limb is in decline, exhibiting extensive dieback and a significant reduction in live foliage. The removal of this limb is proposed to reduce the risk of branch failure and improve the tree's overall condition. In addition, deadwood will be removed throughout the crown to eliminate potential hazards, improve canopy health, and form part of routine arboricultural management.

  22 Jul 2026 Trees
• 2026/1727 Granted

  24 Esher Green Esher Surrey KT10 8AD

  Tree Preservation Order EL:09/08 - T1 - Holm Oak - Crown reduce by 2.5m all round, reducing height from 10m to 7.5m and spread from 10m to 5m total, due to decay in main stem, Photo of decay supplied. T2 - Catalpa - Crown reduce by 1.5m all round, reducing height from 10m to 8.5m and spread from 12m to 9m to prevent excessive shading of garden and to keep tree at a suitable size in relation to its surroundings. T3 - Leyland Cypress - Maintenance trim to top and garden side, reducing height and side by no more than 0.5m T4 - Yew - Maintenance trim to top and garden side, reducing height and side by no more than 0.5m

  15 Jul 2026 Trees