Skip to content
PlanIndex Get alerts
Menu

Planning application

2024/2090

Telecommunication Mast Opposite Cleveland Close, Hersham Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1JE

Refused Elmbridge Tree Preservation Order

Proposal

WAL:3/68 - Ground Control are contracted by Cornerstone (CTIL) to carry out tree works on behalf of Vodafone and O2/Telefonica. Vodafone have identified [a mast that is scheduled to be upgraded/a new mast location], and have instructed us to carry out some tree works to ensure that all vegetation is sufficiently clear of the mast. T1 Lime 16.3m - Reduction to finish height of 10.6m T2 Cedar 17.5m - Reduction to finish height of 10.6m

As published by the council, reference 2024/2090

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Aug 2024

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 30 Sep 2024

    Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What refusal means

The process from here

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 2025/0843 Granted

    42-50 Hersham Road Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 1RZ

    Retrospective application for reconfiguration of roof top plant and addition of louvre grilles to elevations related to M and E system.

    27 Mar 2025 137m away Full applications
  • 2021/2304 Granted

    14B West Grove Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5NX

    Alterations to fenestrations.

    24 Jun 2021 157m away Lawful development
  • 2024/2065 Granted

    17 Danesfield Close Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BP

    Single-storey side extension and new fence following partial demolition of existing side projection.

    5 Aug 2024 160m away Householder
  • 2024/2984 Granted

    8 Felcott Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5NS

    First floor side extension and alterations to fenestration.

    18 Nov 2024 171m away Householder
  • 2026/0529 Granted

    8 Garrick Close Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5NY

    Proposed single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory), garage conversion into habitable space and changes to fenestration

    3 Mar 2026 203m away Householder
  • 2026/1211 Granted

    44 Fisher Close Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5PN

    Two storey side extension and first floor side extension with alterations to fenestration.

    20 May 2026 216m 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