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2 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

Granted Elmbridge 2023/3212 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:91/05 - Crown reduce 1 x Sweet Gum (T6) by up to 4m.

As published by the council, reference 2023/3212

Application record

Reference
2023/3212
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Grant Consent
Received
24 Nov 2023
Validated
24 Nov 2023
Decided
22 Jan 2024
Ward
Esher Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT10 9UH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/0428 Decided

    2 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) of planning permission 2025/2252.

    Decided 20 May 2026 Conditions
  • 2025/2252 Granted

    2 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    First-floor side extension, single-storey rear extension, rooflights and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of rear projection.

    Decided 30 Jan 2026 Householder
  • 2024/2744 Granted

    2 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    EL:91/05 - We have recently moved to the property and wish to carry out work to the trees covered by TPO EL 91/5 G6. There are 5 trees in this TPO group, as set out below. As far as we can tell no work has been applied for with respect to these trees since 1999 and they have grown very tall and out of control. Sycamore - This tree is completely dead. (All that is left is a rotting trunk with potentially no roots.) We have been advised by a tree surgeon that this tree should be removed as it is dangerous given the risk that the trunk falls as there is nothing really holding it up. False Acacia - This tree has many dead branches, approximately 50% are dead, which is clearly dangerous for our family and children when we're in the garden. I honestly feel that some will fall at any time. We would propose to have these dead branches removed and also to reduce the height of the tree by a third. Lime - This tree appears more healthy but it has become too big and has quite a few very large, dead branches. One such branch recently fell really close to a visitor to the garden with no absolutely no warning. We were all quite shaken as it fell less than 2 metres from him and given the size of the branch, he would have been badly hurt or even killed. Photos of dead branch attached. It was the wake up call we needed to complete this application. We would propose to reduce the height and span of the crown of the tree by 30% - which is where it appears to have been previously cut to. Blue Lawson Cyprus - we like these 2 trees but they have become too large for a residential garden. We would propose to reduce their height by 30%.

    Decided 16 Dec 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Nov 2023

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 22 Jan 2024

    Decision issued: Grant Consent

  3. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Elmbridge granted permission on 22 January 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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

  • 2 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    2024/2744 Submitted 22 Oct 2024 0m away

    EL:91/05 - We have recently moved to the property and wish to carry out work to the trees covered by TPO EL 91/5 G6. There are 5 trees in this TPO group, as set out below. As far as we can tell no work has been applied for with respect to these trees since 1999 and they have grown very tall and out of control. Sycamore - This tree is completely dead. (All that is left is a rotting trunk with potentially no roots.) We have been advised by a tree surgeon that this tree should be removed as it is dangerous given the risk that the trunk falls as there is nothing really holding it up. False Acacia - This tree has many dead branches, approximately 50% are dead, which is clearly dangerous for our family and children when we're in the garden. I honestly feel that some will fall at any time. We would propose to have these dead branches removed and also to reduce the height of the tree by a third. Lime - This tree appears more healthy but it has become too big and has quite a few very large, dead branches. One such branch recently fell really close to a visitor to the garden with no absolutely no warning. We were all quite shaken as it fell less than 2 metres from him and given the size of the branch, he would have been badly hurt or even killed. Photos of dead branch attached. It was the wake up call we needed to complete this application. We would propose to reduce the height and span of the crown of the tree by 30% - which is where it appears to have been previously cut to. Blue Lawson Cyprus - we like these 2 trees but they have become too large for a residential garden. We would propose to reduce their height by 30%.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • 2 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    2026/0428 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 0m away

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) of planning permission 2025/2252.

    Decided Conditions 8 docs
  • 2 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    2025/2252 Submitted 2 Sep 2025 0m away

    First-floor side extension, single-storey rear extension, rooflights and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of rear projection.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 27 docs
    Small domestic
  • 3 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    2024/0937 Submitted 8 Apr 2024 44m away

    First-floor side extension, single-storey rear and side extensions and alterations to fenestration.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
    Small domestic
  • 3 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    2024/1626 Submitted 19 Jun 2024 44m away

    Single-storey rear extension, rooflights and alterations to fenestration.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs
    Small domestic
  • 1 Penates Littleworth Common Road Esher Surrey KT10 9UH

    2021/3882 Submitted 10 Nov 2021 87m away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:91/05 - Crown reduce 1 x Yew.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

In Elmbridge

  • 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

    25 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 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