Planning application
21A Pine Grove Weybridge Surrey KT13 9AN
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:01/01 - I am requesting work on the T1 Oak situated at the southern apex of the site at 21a Pine Grove. This tree is under Tree Preservation Order EL 01/01. Specifically, we are seeking: 1. Crown Height Reduction: Reduce overall height by up to 3.0 metres, ensuring reduction cuts are made back to suitable secondary growth points to preserve branch taper and avoid stubs. 2. Crown Spread Reduction: Reduce lateral branches by up to 4.0 metres to rebalance and reduce overall canopy spread, again using appropriate pruning points. 3. Epicormic Growth Reduction: The tree has developed extensive epicormic growth along the trunk, up to the mid-canopy. We request removal of this epicormic growth up to a height of 8 metres, We propose removing this growth which will improve both visibility, airflow and the aesthetics form of the tree, without harming its long-term vitality. Rationale: The tree is now of very large size and has significant numbers of branches overhanging neighbouring properties - including a glass conservatory on the western side of the site, and numerous cars in the car park adjacent to the eastern side of the site, which may potentially cause damage if not actioned. There are also branches growing towards the rear of the property (previously cut back) creating potential risk to the skylights and leaving large amounts of debris on the roof and in the gutters. The tree also creates excessive shade on the house and garden so a secondary ambition here would be to promote more light and improve indoor and outdoor living conditions.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1859
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1859
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Refuse in Part/Grant in Part/Allow Lesser Work - TPO
- Received
- 21 Jul 2025
- Validated
- 21 Jul 2025
- Decided
- 9 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Weybridge St Georges Hill Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT13 9AN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jul 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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9 Sep 2025
Decision issued: Refuse in Part/Grant in Part/Allow Lesser Work - TPO
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23 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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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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