Planning application
53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Remove 1 x Cherry.
As published by the council, reference 2023/3180
Application record
- Reference
- 2023/3180
- Type
- Tree Conservation Area
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Conservation Area Tree Works Acceptable
- Received
- 21 Nov 2023
- Validated
- 21 Nov 2023
- Decided
- 2 Jan 2024
- Ward
- Molesey East Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT8 9EW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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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.
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2025/0317 Granted
53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
EL:02/04 - T1 - Cedar tree in front garden. Tree has a height of approximately 19 metres and spread of approximately 18 metres. Proposed works are to selectively reduce crown, reducing branches in lower crown over driveway by approximately 2-3 metres, reduce branches encroaching on neighbouring property by approximately 1-2 metres, reduce remainder of crown by approximately 1.5 - 2.5m to balance, whilst keeping a natural appearance to crown, cutting back to suitable growth points, leaving tree with a height of approximately 19 metres and spread of approximately 15 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from properties, reduce end weight to prevent future failure and allow light into area below. T2 - Beech tree in back garden. Tree has a height of approximately 18 metres and spread of approximately 12.5 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1.5 - 2m in height and spread, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 16 metres and spread of approximately 10 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from property, allow light into garden below and continue cyclical pruning of tree
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2022/2981 Decided
53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area: Reduce lower crown 1 x Cedar, reduce lateral branches 1 x Cedar and reduce height and crown lift 1 x Lime.
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2021/2924 Granted
53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/04 - Crown reduce 1 x Beech.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Nov 2023
Received by Elmbridge
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2 Jan 2024
Decision issued: Conservation Area Tree Works Acceptable
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14 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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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 500 metres
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53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/04 - Crown reduce 1 x Beech.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
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.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
EL:02/04 - T1 - Cedar tree in front garden. Tree has a height of approximately 19 metres and spread of approximately 18 metres. Proposed works are to selectively reduce crown, reducing branches in lower crown over driveway by approximately 2-3 metres, reduce branches encroaching on neighbouring property by approximately 1-2 metres, reduce remainder of crown by approximately 1.5 - 2.5m to balance, whilst keeping a natural appearance to crown, cutting back to suitable growth points, leaving tree with a height of approximately 19 metres and spread of approximately 15 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from properties, reduce end weight to prevent future failure and allow light into area below. T2 - Beech tree in back garden. Tree has a height of approximately 18 metres and spread of approximately 12.5 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1.5 - 2m in height and spread, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 16 metres and spread of approximately 10 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from property, allow light into garden below and continue cyclical pruning of tree
Granted Trees 8 docs -
53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area: Reduce lower crown 1 x Cedar, reduce lateral branches 1 x Cedar and reduce height and crown lift 1 x Lime.
Decided Trees 4 docs -
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47 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Crown reduce and lift 1 x Red Oak and crown reduce and lift 1 x Silver Birch.
Decided Trees 4 docs
Other tree works applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1569 Granted
1 Kings Manor Court Oatlands Chase Weybridge Surrey KT13 9SG
Tree Preservation Order EL:20/08 - T38 - Oak Request to fell to ground level due to the tree's significantly declining condition and reduced long-term viability. The tree has been affected by Oak Processionary Moth (OPM), which has resulted in extensive crown dieback and a substantial reduction in vitality. In addition, the tree has suffered historic ring-barking damage caused during the construction of the adjacent residential development. This damage has disrupted the tree's vascular system and has likely contributed to its ongoing decline and limited ability to recover. The combined effects of OPM infestation and the historic stem damage have resulted in a severely compromised tree with extensive deadwood and dieback throughout the crown. The tree is located adjacent to neighbouring properties and areas of public access, and its deteriorating condition increases the risk of branch failure. Given the extent of the decline, poor physiological condition, and limited prospects for recovery, remedial pruning would not provide a sustainable long-term solution. Permission is therefore sought to fell the tree to ground level on the grounds of safety, declining health, and sound arboricultural management. A new tree wouild be planted to replacement
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2026/1861 Granted
Brooklands Museum Brooklands Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0QN
Brooklands Conservation Area - T1: Alder - Fell 2 x stems growing towards the building.
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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.
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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%.
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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.