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Merlewood 25 Ashley Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NH

Refused Elmbridge 2025/0922 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

EL:20/33 - T1 - Sycamore We propose a crown reduction of up to 2.5m to help reduce wind loading on the structurally compromised stem, thereby minimizing the risk of structural failure. The tree is multi-stemmed and has a cavity at approximately 6m, which is expelling slime flux???an indication of decay. Reducing the crown will improve the tree???s stability, promote healthier growth, and potentially extend its lifespan. Additionally, this work will allow more natural light into the garden of 19 Ashley Road, enhancing both the property???s environment and the overall health of the tree

As published by the council, reference 2025/0922

Application record

Reference
2025/0922
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse Proposed Tree Work
Received
2 Apr 2025
Validated
16 Apr 2025
Decided
5 Jun 2025
Ward
Thames Ditton Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT7 0NH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2021/2705 Granted

    Merlewood 25 Ashley Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NH

    Single-storey rear infill extension and alterations to fenestration.

    Decided 16 Nov 2021 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Apr 2025

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 16 Apr 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 5 Jun 2025

    Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work

  4. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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9 documents on file for this application

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What 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.

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