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Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA

Split decision Elmbridge 2025/0451 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:90/24 - T1 Oak tree- Reduce the entire crown back to previously permitted areas approximately 2.5 - 3 metres. Height is 13m, leave height at 10m. Width is 11m, leave at 8m. Remove all major dead wood. The tree has been dropping branches during winds onto vehicles parked below. Light into the property is hugely reduced during the Spring & summer months when tree is with foliage. Moss on the roof around the area where the tree is has to be cleaned regularly as do the leaves & acorns which in a good year will drop acorns onto the vehicles. The client would like to reduce the likely hood of damage. Tree Preservation Order EL:08/12 - T2 Beech tree- Trim back all branches overhanging the property boundary back to previously permitted pruning points. Approximately 2.5 - 3m. Permission has been obtained from tree owner. This tree drops a lot of debris onto this property and starves the gardens plants of light. By reducing this side it would allow the lower plants & shrubs to prosper.

As published by the council, reference 2025/0451

Application record

Reference
2025/0451
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
Received
21 Feb 2025
Validated
21 Feb 2025
Decided
7 Apr 2025
Ward
Oatlands and Burwood Park Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT13 9EA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2026/1815 Awaiting decision

    Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA

    Tree Preservation Orders EL:08/12 and EL:09/24 - T1 Oak Whole crown reduction by approximately 2-3 metres, retaining a balanced natural crown form, to leave a final height and spread appropriate to the tree's location. The works are proposed to reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs, improve clearance from the adjacent property, reduce shading and overhang, and minimise the risk of branch failure whilst retaining the tree as a healthy landscape feature. All pruning works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 T2- Beech Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres on the property side, maintaining the tree's natural shape and form. The works are proposed to provide suitable clearance from the adjacent property, reduce branch encroachment and excessive shading, whilst maintaining the long-term health, structural integrity and amenity value of the tree. All pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1732 Refused

    Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA

    Tree Preservation Order EL:09/24 - T1: Tree Species: English Oak (Quercus robur) Approximate Dimensions: Height 13-14m | Spread: N 6m, E 5m, S 6m, W 4m Proposed Works Crown reduction of approximately 1.5 metres to overall height, bringing the tree from its current height of approximately 13 metres to approximately 11.5 metres, with lateral reduction of 1m. All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010. Reason for Works The tree has been subject to excessive crown lifting, resulting in a significant clear stem and a crown mass concentrated well above the point of maximum leverage. This has reduced the tree's ability to dissipate wind load through lower branch structure, increasing reliance on the upper crown and stem to absorb dynamic loading with little downwards leverage. Given the tree's proximity to the adjacent dwelling, a modest reduction of 1.5 metres to the crown, with lateral reduction of up to 1 metre, is proposed to reduce sail area and end-loading on the primary scaffold limbs. This is a proportionate management measure aimed at reducing the risk of wind-throw or structural failure, while retaining the tree's form, amenity value, and long-term contribution to the streetscene. Works will be limited to appropriate pruning points.

    Decided 7 Sep 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Feb 2025

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 7 Apr 2025

    Decision issued: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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About tree works applications

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA

    2026/1732 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 0m away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:09/24 - T1: Tree Species: English Oak (Quercus robur) Approximate Dimensions: Height 13-14m | Spread: N 6m, E 5m, S 6m, W 4m Proposed Works Crown reduction of approximately 1.5 metres to overall height, bringing the tree from its current height of approximately 13 metres to approximately 11.5 metres, with lateral reduction of 1m. All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010. Reason for Works The tree has been subject to excessive crown lifting, resulting in a significant clear stem and a crown mass concentrated well above the point of maximum leverage. This has reduced the tree's ability to dissipate wind load through lower branch structure, increasing reliance on the upper crown and stem to absorb dynamic loading with little downwards leverage. Given the tree's proximity to the adjacent dwelling, a modest reduction of 1.5 metres to the crown, with lateral reduction of up to 1 metre, is proposed to reduce sail area and end-loading on the primary scaffold limbs. This is a proportionate management measure aimed at reducing the risk of wind-throw or structural failure, while retaining the tree's form, amenity value, and long-term contribution to the streetscene. Works will be limited to appropriate pruning points.

    Refused Trees 5 docs
    Domestic
  • Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA

    2026/1815 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 0m away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

    Tree Preservation Orders EL:08/12 and EL:09/24 - T1 Oak Whole crown reduction by approximately 2-3 metres, retaining a balanced natural crown form, to leave a final height and spread appropriate to the tree's location. The works are proposed to reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs, improve clearance from the adjacent property, reduce shading and overhang, and minimise the risk of branch failure whilst retaining the tree as a healthy landscape feature. All pruning works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 T2- Beech Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres on the property side, maintaining the tree's natural shape and form. The works are proposed to provide suitable clearance from the adjacent property, reduce branch encroachment and excessive shading, whilst maintaining the long-term health, structural integrity and amenity value of the tree. All pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs
  • 7 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA

    2022/0109 Submitted 17 Jan 2022 11m away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:89/19 - Crown reduce and crown clean 1 x Oak.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • Queensgate House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9JX

    2024/2498 Submitted 24 Sep 2024 38m away

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 5 (hard and soft landscape works details), 7 (car and cycle parking scheme details) and 8 (bin store details) of planning permission 2022/2846.

    Refused Conditions 9 docs
  • Queensgate House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9JX

    2024/1341 Submitted 20 May 2024 38m away

    Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 5 (Landscape plan), 7 (Car parking and Cycle Layout) and 8 (Bin store) of planning permission 2022/2846 allowed at appeal.

    Refused Conditions 8 docs
  • Queensgate House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9JX

    2025/0377 Submitted 12 Feb 2025 38m away

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 7 (Car and cycle parking scheme details) of planning permission 2022/2846 allowed at appeal.

    Refused Conditions 5 docs

In Elmbridge

  • 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.

    4 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 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

    29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    16 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1812 Granted

    15 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/10 - T1 - sweet chestnut - Fell and remove stump

    24 Jul 2026 Trees