8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 2026/2039 Awaiting decision

  8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Tree: T15 Weeping Willow TPO: EL:10/07 Proposed Works: Remove and replant Pre-Application Ref: 2026/1688 This evidence supports our application to remove and replant T15, the mature Weeping Willow at 8 Beechwood Drive, following the site visit and pre-application advice from Russell Gibbons, Senior Tree Officer. Site Plan Plan attached showing T15 in relation to No.8, neighbouring properties, driveways, footpath and highway. Surface Roots / Damage Photographs show extensive surface roots, raised lawn areas and damage to surrounding surfaces. The roots protrude significantly above ground, making lawn maintenance difficult. Roots have also damaged the driveway at No.7, which has been repaired numerous times, but damage continues to recur. Further root expansion raises concern regarding future damage to the driveway, footpath and highway. Drains Photographs show works undertaken by the water company to repair a drain affected by tree-root intrusion. Outgrown Location The Willow was planted approximately 44 years ago. Photographs demonstrate its considerable size, spread and proximity to houses, footpath and highway. Photographs following previous pruning and current photographs demonstrate the degree and speed of regrowth. Its canopy extends towards/over the footpath and highway and requires regular intervention. Maintenance / Future Growth Substantial pruning is required approximately every 12-18 months at a cost of around 1,000 each time to maintain clearance. This only manages the canopy and cannot address the continuing root-related problems. If left unmanaged, accessibility problems and the potential for further damage would increase. Accessibility The tree and its roots affect access to neighbouring driveways. Of particular concern is No.7, where an elderly family member who uses a wheelchair lives. Root damage has repeatedly disturbed the driveway surface, making wheelchair access more difficult and creating uneven areas and a

  Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2024/1795 Split decision

  8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Carry out a crown reduction and crown thinning of approximately 40%, returning back to previous reduction points established during 2020 tree works, ensuring the tree retains a natural balanced form. In addition, remove the lower limb that overhangs the property.

  Decided 16 Jun 2025 Trees

1. 7 Nov 2023

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 4 Jan 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 8 Beechwood Drive Cobham KT11 2DX

  2024/0566 Submitted 4 Mar 2024 0m away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Crown reduce 1 x Weeping Willow (T15) by 40%.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2024/1795 Submitted 8 Jul 2024 0m away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Carry out a crown reduction and crown thinning of approximately 40%, returning back to previous reduction points established during 2020 tree works, ensuring the tree retains a natural balanced form. In addition, remove the lower limb that overhangs the property.

  Split decision Trees 7 docs

• 8 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2026/2039 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 0m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Tree: T15 Weeping Willow TPO: EL:10/07 Proposed Works: Remove and replant Pre-Application Ref: 2026/1688 This evidence supports our application to remove and replant T15, the mature Weeping Willow at 8 Beechwood Drive, following the site visit and pre-application advice from Russell Gibbons, Senior Tree Officer. Site Plan Plan attached showing T15 in relation to No.8, neighbouring properties, driveways, footpath and highway. Surface Roots / Damage Photographs show extensive surface roots, raised lawn areas and damage to surrounding surfaces. The roots protrude significantly above ground, making lawn maintenance difficult. Roots have also damaged the driveway at No.7, which has been repaired numerous times, but damage continues to recur. Further root expansion raises concern regarding future damage to the driveway, footpath and highway. Drains Photographs show works undertaken by the water company to repair a drain affected by tree-root intrusion. Outgrown Location The Willow was planted approximately 44 years ago. Photographs demonstrate its considerable size, spread and proximity to houses, footpath and highway. Photographs following previous pruning and current photographs demonstrate the degree and speed of regrowth. Its canopy extends towards/over the footpath and highway and requires regular intervention. Maintenance / Future Growth Substantial pruning is required approximately every 12-18 months at a cost of around 1,000 each time to maintain clearance. This only manages the canopy and cannot address the continuing root-related problems. If left unmanaged, accessibility problems and the potential for further damage would increase. Accessibility The tree and its roots affect access to neighbouring driveways. Of particular concern is No.7, where an elderly family member who uses a wheelchair lives. Root damage has repeatedly disturbed the driveway surface, making wheelchair access more difficult and creating uneven areas and a

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 6 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2024/2267 Submitted 28 Aug 2024 31m away

  EL:10/07 - Swamp Cypress (T1) - Crown reduce away from property by 1m to allow more light into property. Willow (T2) - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres allowing more light into garden and property.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 17 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2025/0838 Submitted 27 Mar 2025 41m away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:10/07 - Cedar of Lebanon Reduce crown to the North to 7m crown spread, to the East to 7.5m crown spread, to the South to 7.5m crown spread and to the West to 6.5m crown spread. The above tree works reduce the risk of limb failure to an acceptable level according to David Challice the Chartered Arboriculturist.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 11 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

  2026/1051 Submitted 5 May 2026 58m away

  Single storey side/rear extension (following demolition of existing garage) and changes to fenestration

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 14 docs
  Small 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