Ditton Close Watts Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BZ

1. 25 Jan 2024

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 15 Feb 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Apr 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work

4. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Elmbridge refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Gresham House Watts Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BZ

  2024/2275 Submitted 29 Aug 2024 12m away

  Giggs Hill Green Conservation Area - Various works to various trees.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 21 Portsmouth Avenue Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0RU

  2022/2591 Submitted 17 Aug 2022 55m away

  Single-storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Ditton Close Watts Road Thames Ditton Surrey

  2021/4218 Submitted 8 Dec 2021 55m away

  Giggs Hill Green Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Gingko (T1) by 4-5m.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Cedar Cottage Watts Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BX

  2023/2395 Submitted 29 Aug 2023 66m away

  Tree Preservation Order EL.92/9 1 x Japanese Pagoda - remove damaged limbs.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• The Little Lodge Watts Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BX

  2025/2691 Submitted 15 Oct 2025 70m away

  Tree Preservation Order ESH:52 - The tree is exhibiting signs of both physical and physiological decline. I consider it likely that both are connected by a fungal pathogen or pathogens which are actively degrading both the tree's biomechanical structure and its vascular network. This is evident in the area of decayed wood and dysfunction visible at the base of the tree and in the dieback and poor foliar coverage in the crown. In my opinion, it is likely that the degradation of the wood at the base of the tree is now compromising the tree's ability to withstand wind loading. There are no treatment or pruning options likely to result in tree recovery due to the extent of dieback and the size and maturity of the tree. The dieback, poor foliar coverage, and lack of epicormic growth demonstrates low vitality within the tree and suggests that there is little opportunity for recovery at this late stage. As such I do not consider pruning to be a viable option to allow safe retention of the tree. Recommendations Fell tree.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Basing House Watts Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BX

  2025/3193 Submitted 3 Dec 2025 86m away

  Listed Building Consent: Installation of vacuum insulated double glazing to 9 single glazed sash window frames at roof level plus, refurbishment, draught-proofed and re-balancing.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 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