2023/0264

1. 30 Jan 2023

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 29 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse in Part/Grant in Part/Allow Lesser Work - TPO

3. 30 Jul 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

• 2023/0265 Refused

  49 Wolsey Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BB

  Tree Preservation Order EL:234 and EL: 89/52 - Crown reduce 1 x Oak (T20) by 3m and remove deadwood.

  30 Jan 2023 7m away Trees
• 2026/1405 Granted

  38 King George Avenue Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3LR

  Tree Preservation Order EL:234 - T1 - Oak - reduce height and spread by up to 2 meters; to provide clearance over house and garden, and to improve light and reduce risk of tree failure.

  11 Jun 2026 46m away Trees
• 2026/1723 Awaiting decision

  63 Wolsey Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BB

  Tree Preservation Order EL:234 - T12 Oak Reduce a single lateral branch by up to 3 metres to shape and contain. To prevent ongoing encroachment into the neighbouring garden and maintain an appropriate clearance. Final height unchanged. Final spread approximately 6 metres.

  15 Jul 2026 65m away Trees
• 2024/2084 Granted

  50 King George Avenue Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3LR

  Single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing outbuilding.

  6 Aug 2024 71m away Householder
• 2024/1418 Granted

  69 Wolsey Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BB

  Roof extension incorporating rear dormer and rooflights.

  29 May 2024 95m away Householder
• 2026/1652 Awaiting decision

  109 Rydens Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3AP

  Single storey side extension.

  6 Jul 2026 150m away Householder

• 2026/1407 Granted

  St Sophias House Thames Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8LN

  Tree Preservation Order EL:18/09 - Front Garden T1-Yew Remove epicormic growth. Reduce back from windows by removal of up to 1.5 metres of branch length. Reduce over extended branches around the tree to form a compact crown.

  11 Jun 2026 Trees
• 2026/1460 Granted

  8 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

  Tree Preservation Order EL:93/13 - T1 - Oak - Reduce the lateral canopy extending over the property by approximately 3 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points in order to retain a balanced and natural crown form. Current dimensions: Height 15m, crown spread 15m. Reason for works: A significant defect has been identified within the principal lateral limb extending over the property. The limb, which has an approximate diameter of 35cm, contains a cavity extending approximately 20cm into the wood, representing more than half of the limb's diameter. The location and extent of this defect raise concerns regarding the long-term structural integrity of the branch. The tree has previously been subject to more extensive pruning on the neighbouring side but has not been correspondingly reduced within the applicant's property boundary. This has resulted in an unbalanced crown with a greater proportion of the canopy and associated loading concentrated over the property. The proposed reduction is intended to lessen the end weight and wind loading on the affected limb, thereby reducing the risk of branch failure while retaining the tree's overall health, amenity value and natural appearance. The works represent a proportionate arboricultural management approach that will help ensure the continued safe retention of this mature Oak within the landscape. T2 - Oak (please see the attached tree report) Crown Spread: North 6.5m, East 6m, South 5m, West 10.5m Condition: Upright tree with a pronounced south-western canopy bias and excessive end weight on elongated lateral growth. Normal vigour and crown vitality observed. Recently exposed following the failure and removal of an adjacent Silver Birch to the north. A children's play area is located directly beneath the canopy. Defects: Historic pruning wound at 4.5m on the north-eastern stem is occluding with no visible decay. Two woodpecker cavities are present at approximately 6m and 6.5m, extending internally by around 60cm and 3

  16 Jun 2026 Trees
• 2026/1453 Granted

  58 Station Avenue Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1NQ

  Tree Preservation Order EL:227 - T1/2 Oak Trees to front of property. (Believe only one of the trees has a TPO.) To raise crowns by 2m to give. A clearance of approx 5.5-6m from ground level. This will allow high sided vehicles to pass without striking. Also to reduce over extending limb over car parking spaces on inside by approx 2m.

  16 Jun 2026 Trees
• 2026/1287 Granted

  Woodcote 22 Cleves Wood Weybridge Surrey KT13 9TH

  EL:11/08 - Tree is T4 Birch as per sketch plan Tree is dead and works are to fell it to ground level. Given position of tree (under suppressing oaks) and limited public amenity (low height in rear garden) no replacement tree is proposed

  1 Jun 2026 Trees
• 2026/1444 Granted

  Nyren 11 Giggs Hill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BT

  Giggs Hill Green Conservation Area - T2 + T3 Horse chestnut - Raise the canopies to approximately 7 metres Prune back from the garden by 1.5 metres and prune back the Northern and southern side of the trees by 1.5 metres to create a larger light window. Dimensions after pruning H 15m W 10m.

  15 Jun 2026 Trees