Planning application
Telecommunications Mast Junction with Redhill Road Byfleet Road Cobham Surrey KT11 1DS
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
EL:99/20 - 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, and have instructed us to carry out some tree works to ensure that all vegetation is sufficiently clear of the mast. T1 Sycamore Crown reduction of 6m to give tree finished height of 11m T2 ??? Tree has already been removed previously T3 Sycamore Crown reduce by 4m to reduce height to 11m T4 Sweet chestnut Height reduces to 11m G5 - Various woodland species exceeding 10m in height all to be reduced to give a finished height of 10 m in affected area around antenna. T6 Crown reduce to 11m in standing height
As published by the council, reference 2024/2091
Application record
- Reference
- 2024/2091
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refuse Proposed Tree Work
- Received
- 6 Aug 2024
- Validated
- 6 Aug 2024
- Decided
- 1 Oct 2024
- Ward
- Weybridge St Georges Hill Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT11 1DS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Aug 2024
Received by Elmbridge
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1 Oct 2024
Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
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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.
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