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2024/1027

4 Grantley Place Esher Surrey KT10 9DR

Granted Elmbridge Tree Preservation Order

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:98/02 - Crown reduce 1 x Lime by 1.5-2m, Crown reduce 1 x Sweet Gum (T10) by 1.5-2.5m and Crown reduce 1 x Norway Maple (T9) by 7m.

As published by the council, reference 2024/1027

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Apr 2024

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 13 Jun 2024

    Decision issued: Grant Consent

  3. 3 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

About trees applications

How this application type works

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

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    16 May 2024 60m away Trees
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  • 2026/0077 Granted

    Alstonfield Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP

    Tree Preservation Order EL:90/05 - 4. London Plane beyond rear boundary in neighbours - Partial Crown Reduction. Reducing the height of the central stem by 2-3 metres and the lateral spread to the north by up to 3.5 metres blending to the remain parts of the canopy. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth 22x19m down to 20x15.5m Encroaching on neighbouring property, overshadowing the rear flats and gardens of Carrington Place

    13 Jan 2026 111m away Trees
  • 2024/2539 Granted

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    30 Sep 2024 114m away Full applications
  • 2026/0894 Granted

    1 Cranford Rise Esher Surrey KT10 9NG

    Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission ref: 2025/2697 (Roof extension, front and rear dormer windows to provide rooms in the roofspace, two-storey rear/side extensions incorporating an integral garage, side and rear rooflights, solar panels and alterations to fenestration following the partial demolition of the existing house and removal of a chimney) to allow alterations to the approved fenestration.

    14 Apr 2026 115m away Amendments
  • 2025/1015 Refused

    1 Cranford Rise Esher Surrey KT10 9NG

    Front and rear dormer windows to provide rooms in the roofspace, two-storey rear/side extensions incorporating an integral garages, first-floor side extension, rooflights, solar panels and alterations to fenestration following the partial demolition of the existing house and removal of a chimney.

    11 Apr 2025 115m away Householder

In Elmbridge

  • 2026/1407 Granted

    St Sophias House Thames Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8LN

    Tree Preservation Order EL:18/09 - Front Garden T1-Yew Remove epicormic growth. Reduce back from windows by removal of up to 1.5 metres of branch length. Reduce over extended branches around the tree to form a compact crown.

    11 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1460 Granted

    8 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

    Tree Preservation Order EL:93/13 - T1 - Oak - Reduce the lateral canopy extending over the property by approximately 3 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points in order to retain a balanced and natural crown form. Current dimensions: Height 15m, crown spread 15m. Reason for works: A significant defect has been identified within the principal lateral limb extending over the property. The limb, which has an approximate diameter of 35cm, contains a cavity extending approximately 20cm into the wood, representing more than half of the limb's diameter. The location and extent of this defect raise concerns regarding the long-term structural integrity of the branch. The tree has previously been subject to more extensive pruning on the neighbouring side but has not been correspondingly reduced within the applicant's property boundary. This has resulted in an unbalanced crown with a greater proportion of the canopy and associated loading concentrated over the property. The proposed reduction is intended to lessen the end weight and wind loading on the affected limb, thereby reducing the risk of branch failure while retaining the tree's overall health, amenity value and natural appearance. The works represent a proportionate arboricultural management approach that will help ensure the continued safe retention of this mature Oak within the landscape. T2 - Oak (please see the attached tree report) Crown Spread: North 6.5m, East 6m, South 5m, West 10.5m Condition: Upright tree with a pronounced south-western canopy bias and excessive end weight on elongated lateral growth. Normal vigour and crown vitality observed. Recently exposed following the failure and removal of an adjacent Silver Birch to the north. A children's play area is located directly beneath the canopy. Defects: Historic pruning wound at 4.5m on the north-eastern stem is occluding with no visible decay. Two woodpecker cavities are present at approximately 6m and 6.5m, extending internally by around 60cm and 3

    16 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1453 Granted

    58 Station Avenue Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1NQ

    Tree Preservation Order EL:227 - T1/2 Oak Trees to front of property. (Believe only one of the trees has a TPO.) To raise crowns by 2m to give. A clearance of approx 5.5-6m from ground level. This will allow high sided vehicles to pass without striking. Also to reduce over extending limb over car parking spaces on inside by approx 2m.

    16 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1287 Granted

    Woodcote 22 Cleves Wood Weybridge Surrey KT13 9TH

    EL:11/08 - Tree is T4 Birch as per sketch plan Tree is dead and works are to fell it to ground level. Given position of tree (under suppressing oaks) and limited public amenity (low height in rear garden) no replacement tree is proposed

    1 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1444 Granted

    Nyren 11 Giggs Hill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BT

    Giggs Hill Green Conservation Area - T2 + T3 Horse chestnut - Raise the canopies to approximately 7 metres Prune back from the garden by 1.5 metres and prune back the Northern and southern side of the trees by 1.5 metres to create a larger light window. Dimensions after pruning H 15m W 10m.

    15 Jun 2026 Trees