Planning application
1 Heatherbank Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2LT
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
EL:09/30 - T1 - Oak - cut back overhanging branches to near boundary. Branches hanging over garden area used by children playing.
As published by the council, reference 2024/2967
Application record
- Reference
- 2024/2967
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refuse Proposed Tree Work
- Received
- 14 Nov 2024
- Validated
- 14 Nov 2024
- Decided
- 18 Dec 2024
- Ward
- Oxshott and Stoke DAbernon Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT11 2LT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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2025/0105 Granted
1 Heatherbank Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2LT
Tree Preservation Order - T1 - Oak - cut back branches by 2m on east side of the tree overhanging garden to leave a finished spread of 10m. The tree excessively overhangs the garden of this property causing heavy shading. The proposed reduction will reduce the weight from branch ends reducing the risk of limb failure and creating a sunnier aspect for this family garden. This level of pruning will comply with the recommendations of BS3998 and will not detract from the natural form and aesthetics of the tree.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Nov 2024
Received by Elmbridge
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18 Dec 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
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this refusal means
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.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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1 Heatherbank Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2LT
Tree Preservation Order - T1 - Oak - cut back branches by 2m on east side of the tree overhanging garden to leave a finished spread of 10m. The tree excessively overhangs the garden of this property causing heavy shading. The proposed reduction will reduce the weight from branch ends reducing the risk of limb failure and creating a sunnier aspect for this family garden. This level of pruning will comply with the recommendations of BS3998 and will not detract from the natural form and aesthetics of the tree.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Land to the rear of 120 Fairmile Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2BX
Two detached two-storey houses with rooms in the roof space and integral garages with associated landscaping and entrance gates following partial demolition of existing house.
Refused Full applications Demolition 87 docs -
Land to the rear of 120 Fairmile Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2BX
Detached two-storey house with rooms in the roof space with associated landscaping and entrance gates following partial demolition of existing house.
Refused Full applications Demolition 85 docs -
7 Nightingale Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2BP
Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 2024/0709 to add windows to the first-floor side elevation, amend ground floor rear windows to doors and alter ground floor front windows.
Refused Amendments Windows or glazing 5 docs -
7 Nightingale Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2BP
80% historically approved · decision due ~30 May
Part two/part single-storey rear extension, new front porch, conversion of garage into living space and alterations to fenestration
Awaiting decision Householder Extension Windows or glazing 9 docsSmall domestic -
Springfield 5 Waterford Close Cobham Surrey KT11 1BF
Tree Preservation Order EL:93/06 - Lime T1 - Pollard (these works are the subject of a separate 5-day notification to the Council and do not form part of this application) Oak T2 - Reduce one lateral limb by 4m and remove dead wood Deodar Cedar T3 - Remove dead wood Oak T4 - Reduce one lateral branch by 4m and remove dead wood Horse Chestnut T5 - Reduce crown back to previous points of reduction (reduce by 2.5m all round)
Granted Trees 5 docs
Other tree works applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1905 Granted
Oatlands Court St Marys Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QE
Tree Preservation Order EL:04/13 - T4, Oak, Reduce the crown/stem height by approximately 3m, including removal of the larger lateral branch extending West from the main stem, back to suitable lateral growth points on the North and South sides at an approximate height of 8m. Reduce the radial spread of the crown by approximately 1.5m to the North and South, and by approximately 2m to the South-West over the road. Prune the remaining crown as needed to achieve an even crown form.
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2026/1836 Granted
Land Side of Portsmouth Road Portsmouth Road Cobham KT11 2NH
Tree Preservation Order EL:18/07 - T1 - Horse chestnut - Proposed Works: Crown lift over the roadside only to provide a minimum clearance of 5.2 metres above ground level. All pruning shall be limited to secondary branches where practicable and carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, with a maximum pruning wound diameter of 50mm. Reason for Proposed Works: Following a tree survey, it was identified that the crown over the carriageway has been subject to contact from larger vehicles in the past. The proposed crown lift will provide appropriate clearance for high-sided vehicles, reducing the likelihood of future vehicle strikes and preventing unnecessary damage to the tree, whilst retaining its long-term health and amenity value.
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2026/1847 Granted
4 Copse Mews St Marys Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9PZ
Tree Preservation Order EL:09/16 - T3 ash tree situated in rear of property - to remove 1 x dead branch hanging over garden, which if falls, could cause injury to occupants and remove other dead wood at the same time
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2026/1745 Granted
Treetops Oatlands Mere Weybridge Surrey KT13 9PD
Tree Preservation Order EL:00/09 - T1 - Robinia - Lateral reduction by up to 2 metres to suitable growth points. - Reason for work: To undertake a lateral crown reduction of up to 2 metres on the Robinia, where it overhangs the client's garden, pruning back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree within its current lateral dimensions and prevent further encroachment over the garden area. The proposed works are intended as cyclical maintenance to manage the extent of the crown over the neighbouring garden whilst retaining the tree's health, structural integrity and amenity value within the woodland setting. All pruning works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, with a maximum pruning wound diameter of 40mm, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Upon completion, the tree will retain a natural, balanced and flowing crown form appropriate to the species and its woodland location.
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2026/1812 Granted
15 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT
Tree Preservation Order EL:11/10 - T1 - sweet chestnut - Fell and remove stump