Planning application
2025/0335
10 Courtney Place Cobham Surrey KT11 2BE
Proposal
EL 97/06 - G14 2 x oak trees closes to rear garden of 4 Courtney Place. Crown reduce height by 2.5m from 14m to 11.5 m Crown reduce sides by 1.5m from 4.5m to 3m T43 1 x sweet chestnut remove lowest 3 branches which overhang planting and lawn area and crown reduce sides by 2.5 metres to allow lawn and planting in the vicinity to flourish. As part of a continued maintenance programme to maintain trees in a more compact form. Trees causing excessive shading and low amenity value to house and garden at 4 Courtney Place. Causing lack of natural sunlight and damage to roof, excessive build up of moss and decking due to shade. The planned works will allow natural light to the rear elevations of the house. Currently, during summer months, the rear of house and gardens receive no natural sunlight. PLEASE NOTE WORK WAS ORIGINALLY GIVEN PERMISSION UNDER APP NO 2019/2616 PP REF 08158632 for G14 2 x oak trees however on the day the tree surgeon carried out the work permission could not be granted for them to enter the grounds of No 10, where the trees are situated, because of health risks to the occupants who shielding from Covid and therefore the works to these two trees could not be completed properly. Thereafter the permission to carry out the works expired.
As published by the council, reference 2025/0335
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Feb 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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19 Mar 2025
Decision issued: Grant Consent
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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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2024/2026 Granted
17 Courtney Place Cobham Surrey KT11 2BE
Tree Preservation Order EL:97/06 - Beech tree (T1) to be crown reduced approx 3-4M. The tree is becoming weighted in places around the crown with stems beginning to break and fall. The tree is also causing excessive shading to neighbouring properties & gardens.
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2026/0572 Granted
17 Courtney Place Cobham Surrey KT11 2BE
EL:97/06 - T1 oak: Tip reduction of lateral branches from a horizontal radial canopy spread of 10m to 7.5m. T2 beech: Tip reduction of lateral branches from a horizontal radial canopy spread of 10m to 7.5m. T5 oak: Remove. Plant replacement tree, for instance Amelanchier lamarckii. T6 sweet chestnut: Tip reduction of lateral branches to a horizontal radial canopy spread of 6m. Remove deadwood more than 25mm diameter. T7 sweet chestnut: Crown reduction to a final height of 15m and a horizontal radial canopy spread of 4m. T8 sweet chestnut: Crown reduction to a final height of 15m and a horizontal radial canopy spread of 4m. T9 sweet chestnut: Crown reduction to a final height of 12m and a horizontal radial canopy spread of 4m. T10 maple: Remove. Plant replacement tree, for instance Amelanchier lamarckii.
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2024/2878 Granted
Chatsworth 15 Courtney Place Cobham Surrey KT11 2BE
EL:97/06 - Tree Species: Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) and Lime (Tilia species) Location: Both trees are located in the back garden. Proposed Work: We propose to reduce the overall canopy of both the Sweet Chestnut and Lime trees by approximately 1.5 to 2 meters. This reduction will involve carefully pruning back branches to an appropriate growth point, ensuring the trees maintain a natural and balanced appearance. Reason for Work: The size and density of the canopies have resulted in a significant reduction in natural light to both our property and the neighbouring property. The lack of sunlight has contributed to the formation of dampness on one of our exterior walls, which poses a long-term risk to the building's structure. Additionally, the branches are heavily weighted, with some having broken off historically, increasing the risk of further breakage and potential property damage. Additional Considerations: All work will be undertaken with care to preserve the health and aesthetic quality of the trees, ensuring their long-term vitality while addressing safety and property concerns.
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2024/1831 Refused
2 Courtney Place Cobham Surrey KT11 2BE
Tree Preservation Order EL:97/06 - Various works to 4 x Sycamore (G14 and T14).
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2024/2937 Granted
11 Courtney Place Cobham Surrey KT11 2BE
EL:97/06 Horse Chestnut (rear garden) - Reduce overall canopy by 2m to appropriate growth points following BS3998 standards. Lift the lower canopy by removing the two lowest branches back to the main stem. The objective of the reduction is to keep the tree at a smaller size away from the house, before larger pruning wounds would be created by a future more severe reduction.
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2025/0746 Granted
Street Record Sandringham Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2EQ
Tree Preservation Order EL:97/06 - Please see survey for all reasons and spec: T3, Willow, Pollard at 3 Meters. T4, Pine, Fell. T5, Pine, Fell. T7, Beech, Brace and reduce. T14, Birch, Fell.
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.