Planning application
2024/2986
Raindrew House 92 Queens Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5LL
Proposal
T1 Oak, adjacent to footpath. Reduce crown by 2m. Crown lift 5 m above highway, remove deadwood. Reason; large birds appeared to be accessing a cavity within the main stem (3-4m above ground level) therefore, it's reasonable to assume the cavity is large enough to specify some work at this point. However, I suggest a competent person inspects the cavity to assess its significance on the tree. Final height: approximately 14-15m Final radial spread: No change. T2 Oak, middle of drive. Crown thin previous reduction points by 20%, removing branches up to 30 mm diameter, pruning smallest diameter first. Crown lift 5m above ground level, remove dead wood. Reason; good arboricultural practice (BS 3998:2010), reducing potential of outcompeted branches from failing in high winds and allowing better development of the more established re-growth. Final height: No change Final spread: No change T3 Oak. Prune away from structures allowing 2m clearance, remove deadwood, Crown reduce by 1.5m. Reason; T3 appears stressed with some die back of the tips and thinning crown. Most of the branches appear long and slender with most of the leaf area at branch extremities, reducing damping that can increase risk of branch failure. Final height: Approximately 16m Final radial spread: Approximately 4-5m (average).
As published by the council, reference 2024/2986
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Nov 2024
Received by Elmbridge
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16 Dec 2024
Decision issued: Grant Consent
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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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2024/1270 Refused
4 Eastwick Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5AN
Tree Preservation Order EL:21/13 - Crown reduce 1 x Oak (T13) to 17.5m and crown reduce 1 x Oak (T12) to 15m.
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2024/2277 Granted
4 Eastwick Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5AN
Tree Preservation Order EL:21/13 - T12 - Oak: Crown reduce the limbs on the South side (growing towards Eastwick Road) by up to 2m back to suitable growth points. Final pruning wounds not to exceed 50mm diameter. Remove deadwood form the Crown. T13 - Oak: Crown reduce the West side (over the property) only by up to 2.5m back to suitable growth points with final pruning wounds not exceeding 50mm Diameter. Crown lift by removing the lowest two smaller diameter branches on the West side back to the main. Remove deadwood from the crown.
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2022/3646 Refused
Land East of 39 Charlton Avenue Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5LE
Variation of Condition: 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 2019/1588 (Pair of semi-detached houses) to enlarge ground-floor footprint, addition of rooflights and internal changes following removal of chimney.
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2024/1328 Refused
39 Charlton Avenue Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5LE
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 3 (Materials), 4 (Tree protection), 9 (Cycle Storage) and 10 (Electric Vehicle Charging) of planning permission 2021/4404 allowed at appeal.
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2024/2460 Refused
Land Adjacent to 39 Charlton Avenue Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5LE
Retrospective Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 2023/2012 (Variation of Condition 2 Approved Plans) to add solar panels to the flat roof and side pitched roof elevations and 6 side rooflights.
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2025/0329 Refused
Site Of Former 39 Charlton Avenue Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5LE
Retrospective Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 2023/2012 (Variation of Condition 2 Approved Plans)to amend plans to include rooflights and solar panels on side roof.
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
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2026/1444 Granted
Nyren 11 Giggs Hill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BT
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