2024/2987

1. 18 Nov 2024

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 17 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Conservation Area Tree Works Acceptable

3. 30 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

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

• 2025/1152 Granted

  102 Tilt Road Cobham Surrey KT11 3HQ

  Cobham The Tilt Conservation Area - Seeking permission to remove one overgrown, non-native (Thuja) tree within the Tilt Conservation Area. The reasons for removal are outlined below: Character Appraisal: The identified tree is non-native, show signs of decay, and have reached a mature height that is inappropriate for their location. They do not make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Tilt Conservation Area, as outlined in the Tilt Conservation Area Character Appraisal & Management Plan. Situated at an important boundary location, the trees have become overly dominant and have a detrimental impact on the cohesiveness of the surrounding housing. Safety Concerns: The tree overgrowth has already caused significant damage to the road on Ashfford Gardens - the tree now significantly overhangs the public road. This presents a safety hazard for both pedestrians and passing vehicles, especially during high winds or adverse weather conditions. The risk of falling branches adds further urgency to the request for action. This also presents an ongoing trip hazard and a clear legal risk to the Council if a member of the public were to sustain injuries from tripping (cf JMP vs Cardiff Council, 2018). Loss of Light: The heavy overgrowth of the trees (up to 10m+ in height and 6m+ in width) significantly reduces natural light at the rear of the property at 102 Tilt Road (and adjoining priorities). The dense canopy blocks sunlight to the back of the house, impacting the living environment and outdoor amenity space. Energy & environment Increased energy consumption: Due to the lack of natural light and warmth, residents are relying heavily on artificial lighting and heating - up to 14 hours a day, 12 months a year. This has both financial and environmental consequences, increasing household bills and carbon emissions. Proposed Replanting and Conservation Enhancement: The trees will be replaced by native species, including hedgerows and understory vegetation,

  29 Apr 2025 0m away Trees
• 2024/0142 Granted

  114 Tilt Road Cobham Surrey KT11 3HQ

  Retrospective application for front boundary fencing and alterations to front garden.

  22 Jan 2024 37m away Householder
• 2024/3211 Granted

  11 Pipers Close Cobham Surrey KT11 3AU

  Part single; part two-storey side/rear extension with terrace/patio; singe storey side extension (following demolition of the existing garage); alterations to the existing front/side boundary wall/gate; removal of side chimneys; removal of the ground floor rear bay and replacement with doors and alterations to the fenestrations.

  12 Dec 2024 111m away Householder
• 2024/2264 Refused

  11 Pipers Close Cobham Surrey KT11 3AU

  Part two/part single-storey rear/side extension, single storey side extension, conversion of garage into living space and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of existing house.

  28 Aug 2024 111m away Householder
• 2026/1217 Awaiting decision

  11 Pipers Close Cobham Surrey KT11 3AU

  Roof extension with rear dormer window and rooflights, to provide rooms in the roofspace, two storey side/rear extension, side porch extension, conversion of existing garage to habitable space with alterations to boundary wall/gate and alterations to fenestration.

  20 May 2026 111m away Householder
• 2026/0920 Granted

  11 Pipers Close Cobham Surrey KT11 3AU

  To confirm that works undertaken constitute a material start of planning application 2023/0950.

  20 Apr 2026 111m away Lawful development

• 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