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2025/1394

Copper Beach 29 Links Green Way Cobham Surrey KT11 2QH

Refused Elmbridge Tree Preservation Order

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:07/25 - T1 - Scots Pine: We would like to cut back the over-extended branches/limbs back in line with the canopy - 1-1.5m. This will also clear the overhang from the property and even up the shape of the tree, adding to the tree's amenity value.

As published by the council, reference 2025/1394

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 May 2025

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 3 Jul 2025

    Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What refusal means

The process from here

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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.

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