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Flat 1 2 Park Hill Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2FN

Granted Elmbridge 2025/1833 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:186 - A recent tree survey identified structural concerns with this willow, notably a weak fork union in the northwestern stem, which is heavily weighted and extends over the visitor parking spaces. Willow timber is known to be relatively weak and prone to failure, especially where unions are poorly formed or under asymmetric loading. To mitigate the risk of structural failure, the following works are proposed: Reduce both substems above the weak union by 3 metres in length to relieve pressure and rebalance the canopy. Reduce 1 no. large northern lateral limb, which is overextended and overhanging the visitor parking area, by 3 metres to reduce leverage and potential hazard. The proposed works are intended to:Address a known structural weakness. Reduce end-loading on vulnerable limbs. Maintain public safety around the car park. Preserve the tree's health and form in line with BS3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations

As published by the council, reference 2025/1833

Application record

Reference
2025/1833
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: Grant Consent
Received
17 Jul 2025
Validated
5 Feb 2026
Decided
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Oxshott and Stoke DAbernon Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT11 2FN

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Jul 2025

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 5 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Grant Consent

  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 grant of permission means

Elmbridge granted permission on 2 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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  • 2 Park Hill Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2FN

    2026/1806 Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:186 - The tree is a Sycamore with TPO number T53 on a badge on it's trunk . On our Tree TPO report from Elmbridge ( circa 1984 ) T53 is stated to be a Holly so we suspect that the badge has been moved over the years and that this sycamore is not actually TPO'd . Nevertheless we wish to move with caution hence this application . We wish to entirely remove this tree as it is in poor health but more importantly it is growing aggressively into the space occupied by a beautiful specimen Poplar tree which we wish to allow to grown. The tree in question is also close to one of our 150 year old Sequoia and we are trying to ensure this area is in prime condition for all specimen trees to flourish.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 2 Park Hill Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2FN

    2022/3451 Submitted 10 Nov 2022 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:186 - Various works to various trees

    Split decision Trees 4 docs

  • 2 Park Hill Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2FN

    2023/1709 Submitted 19 Jun 2023 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL: 186 - Crown reduce 1 x Holm Oak by 3m.

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  • Porchester House 4 Park Hill Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2FN

    2025/3318 Submitted 15 Dec 2025 100 yards away

    EL:186 - Oak Tree - Crown Reduction and Light Improvement. The oak tree located within a heavily shaded rear garden adjacent to a woodland is now overhanging a neighbouring garden, contributing to significant shading and loss of natural light to both the client's and neighbouring properties. To improve light and manage future growth, the tree will be sympathetically crown reduced by approximately 1.5 metres across the upper and lateral canopy, with an additional 10% crown thin to allow increased light while retaining the tree's natural form, structural integrity, and overall vitality.

    Refused Trees 4 docs

  • Pembroke House 5 Park Hill Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2FN

    2023/2322 Submitted 18 Aug 2023 100 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:186 - Fell 2 x Lime.

    Split decision Trees 5 docs

  • Belgrave House 6 Park Hill Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2FN

    2021/2919 Submitted 11 Aug 2021 100 yards away

    Tree Protection Order EL:186 - Crown reduce by 6m 1 x Oak.

    Refused Trees 4 docs

In Elmbridge

  • 2026/1962 Granted

    16 Thames Street Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2PU

    Walton Bridge Street/Church Street Conservation Area - We have 2 cherry trees one on our driveway and one in our back garden. Both are c10m high. We wish to prune them so that the large overhanging branches are reduced by approx 1m. Currently the tree branches overhang our driveway and the pavement next to our house and across our neighbours back garden (the tree is by a shared fence).

    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1929 Granted

    26 Burwood Park Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5LJ

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    Received 6 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1915 Granted

    3 Waterview Place Berkeley Court Weybridge Surrey KT13 9HY

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    Received 5 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 14 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.

    Received 28 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Trees