Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

1. 2 Jan 2024

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 3 May 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jun 2024

   Decision issued: Conservation Area Tree Works Acceptable

4. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

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.

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• Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

  2024/3071 Submitted 27 Nov 2024 0m away

  Thames Ditton Conservation Area - T1. Wellingtonia Rear Garden: Raise canopy to clear neighbouring roof by up to 3m, by removal of sub-branches only. The tree's current height is 26m and crown spread is 7m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 26m and the crown spread is 7m. T2. Weeping Ash Rear Garden: Raise canopy to clear neighbouring roof by up to 3m. The tree's current height is 12m and crown spread is 9m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12m and the crown spread is 9m. 3. Himalayan Birch Rear Garden/Neighbours Tree: (4 Ashley Rd) Reduce back branches overhanging garden by 2m, leaving suitable growth points for branch development. The tree's current height is 7m and crown spread is 7m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 7m and the crown spread is 5m.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

  2025/2379 Submitted 16 Sep 2025 0m away

  Thames Ditton Conservation Area - 1: Ash (fraxinus Excelsior) Tree number 3 on the report: Crown reduce by 2.5m Tree rated 'U' (Trees unsuitable for retention - those in such a condition that they cannot realistically be retained as living trees in the context of the current land use for longer than 10 years. The preliminary maintenance recommendation is to reduce the crown by 2.5m within 6 month and then reassess the tree. Tree has two dysfunctional wounds at 1m and 1.5m to northern aspect of stem. A further dysfunctional area exists at 2m; the site of historic secondary stem removal. Decay extents are a considerable proportion of the stem diameter and continue beneath the existing stem. Exact extents unknown, but extends beyond 400mm in this area. Second major area of dysfunction and decay noted at 4m on retained stem, facing north. Exact decay extents unknown, but tree shows evidence of hollowing at this point. Large 350mm wound on westernmost primary limb at 4.5m which has been caused by limb failure. Tree looks to have been pruned heavily in the distant past at circa 5m, with epicormic growth beyond this. Daldinia concentrica noted at 1m to north of stem, and around second dysfunctional area and historic limb failure site. 2. Cherry Tree (Prunus Avium) Tree number 10 on the report: Fell to the ground Tree rated 'U' (Trees unsuitable for retention - those in such a condition that they cannot realistically be retained as living trees in the context of the current land use for longer than 10 years. Bleeding canker noted on main stem at 1.5m on northern and southern aspect. Considerable area of delamination on westernmost leader at 2.5m; just above union. Limited wound wood noted, but bleeding canker present. Crown historically pruned back from eastern aspect (over neighbours). Foliage is of poor quality and wilting heavily, possibly caused by silver leaf disease in part.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

  2022/3164 Submitted 19 Oct 2022 0m away

  Thames Ditton Conservation Area: Works to various trees.

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

  2025/3119 Submitted 26 Nov 2025 0m away

  Thames Ditton Conservation Area - Front Garden: During my site inspection, I re-examined the two significant cavities located at approximately 2.0m and 2.2m along the main trunk. Both cavities are extensive and have definitely compromised the structural integrity of the lower section of the tree. To help reduce mechanical stress and mitigate the risk of structural failure, I recommend carrying out a crown reduction in the near future. Recommendation: Reduce the height by 4m and the lateral spread by 1.5m to balance the crown, leaving a natural, rounded form. The tree's current height is 16m, and its crown spread is 12m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12m, and the crown spread is 10.5m

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

  2025/2405 Submitted 18 Sep 2025 0m away

  Single-storey rear extension following demolition of shed, store and green house.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Eaton Row Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

  2021/2566 Submitted 15 Jul 2021 20m away

  Hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer window.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 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