Planning application
2024/2454
6 The Grange Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HN
Proposal
EL:89/53 - Lawson Cypress (T20) - Reduce height by approximately 3m to previous reduction points to reduce shading of neighbouring garden. Crown lift to approximately 5m above ground level to reduce encroachment over the lawn and improve access under the tree.
As published by the council, reference 2024/2454
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Sep 2024
Received by Elmbridge
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24 Oct 2024
Decision issued: Grant Consent Lesser Works
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30 Jul 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2024/1003 Refused
12 Hurley Close Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1LP
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 3 (Tree Pre-Commencement Meeting), 4 (Tree Protection Measures), 5 (Additional Arboricultural Information), 6 (Site Supervision) and 7 (Tree Retention) of planning permission 2023/1186.
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2026/0507 Decided
12 Hurley Close Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1LP
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 3 (TR102 - Tree Pre-commencement Meeting (Additional Arboricultural Information (With tree protection))), 4 (TR104 - Tree Protection Measures (With Pre-Commencement Meeting)) and 6 (TR107 - Site Supervision (Additional Arboricultural Information)) of planning permission 2023/1186.
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2026/0349 Refused
7 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/53 - T1 Pine tree to selectively trim to remove weight from crown, this tree is a co-dominant with a v shape union at around 30ft in height being in close proximity to residential buildings, removing weight, wind resistance and dead wood is works required. csbw 20m/15m csaw 18m/13m T2 Horse chestnut to reduce crown size by 2m csbw 8m/8m csaw 6m/6m
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2026/1182 Awaiting decision
17 Hurley Close Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1LP
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/53 - I am writing to formally request consent to carry out remedial pruning on T13 (Lawson Cypress) and T17 (Yew). These trees are located on the western boundary and significantly overhang my garden and parking area. My request is based on the following significant impacts to my living environment: Property Damage and Maintenance: The constant discharge of needles, sap, and bird droppings from these specific trees has caused ongoing damage to my vehicle's paintwork and garden furniture. Loss of Amenity: During warmer months, the volume of debris is so severe that I am unable to hang laundry outside or leave my doors open, as the "mess" enters the home immediately. Health and Hygiene Concerns: I am currently planning to start a family. However, the current state of the garden???carpeted in tree debris and droppings???presents a significant hygiene concern. I do not feel the outdoor space is currently a safe or suitable environment for a young child to play in. Proposed Solution: I am not seeking the removal of these trees. I am requesting a sympathetic lateral reduction of the overhanging branches to the boundary line and a crown lift. This would maintain the trees' contribution to the local area's "special amenity value" while allowing me to reclaim the use of my garden. I believe these works are a reasonable compromise that adheres to the principles of good forestry while alleviating the undue hardship these trees are currently causing.
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2024/2445 Granted
5 The Grange Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HN
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/53 - T1 - House Chestnut Tree that is growing over neighbouring properties, casting shade some long limbs specifically over 12a Bowes Road. To reduce limbs only over boundary and driveways of Houses: 12c Bowes Road by up to 2m & 12a Bowes Road by up to 3-4m. Also to raise crown to a height of 5m from ground level to allow light in under the canopy. Current width of tree is approx 10-11m. this will reduce on the 2 sides of the tree by between 2-4m as described above. Tree is best viewed from Bowes Road.
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2025/3324 Granted
12A Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
Construction of two detached chalet bungalows with associated hard and soft landscaping and bin and cycle stores, following demolition of the existing detached bungalow and associated outbuildings.
Other trees applications
In Elmbridge
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.