Planning application
68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Eucalyptus tree which is overgrown and decaying. Tree requires reduction in order to maintain in keeping with surroundings, ensure safety and avoid falling branches on to public pavement and to preserve the life and health of tree.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1870
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1870
- Type
- Tree Conservation Area
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No Objection
- Received
- 21 Jul 2025
- Validated
- 25 Jul 2025
- Decided
- 28 Aug 2025
- Ward
- Molesey East Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT8 9EW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 5 applications since 2020: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/2088 Awaiting decision
68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Rear garden T4 Walnut (Juglans regia) Tree growing in neighbours garden - reduce any overhang back to the boundary line. Final height and spread remain unchanged.
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2022/1530 Granted
68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Eucalyptus.
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2021/1626 Granted
68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
Variation of Condition: 8 (Tree Retention) of planning permission 2020/2594 (Householder extensions) to amend the wording to allow the removal of 3 trees.
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2020/2594 Granted
68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
Part two/part single-storey rear extension incorporating rear juliet balcony, first-floor side/front extension, partial conversion of garage into living space, front porch, front and rear dormer windows, side roof lights, rendering of house and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of existing house.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jul 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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25 Jul 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Aug 2025
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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23 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Elmbridge granted permission on 28 August 2025, 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Rear garden T4 Walnut (Juglans regia) Tree growing in neighbours garden - reduce any overhang back to the boundary line. Final height and spread remain unchanged.
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs -
68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
Part two/part single-storey rear extension incorporating rear juliet balcony, first-floor side/front extension, partial conversion of garage into living space, front porch, front and rear dormer windows, side roof lights, rendering of house and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of existing house.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 40 docsSmall domestic -
68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
Variation of Condition: 8 (Tree Retention) of planning permission 2020/2594 (Householder extensions) to amend the wording to allow the removal of 3 trees.
Granted Amendments Extension Trees 8 docsDomestic -
68 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Eucalyptus.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
70 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Rear Garden T1 Cherry (Prunus spp) Crown clean, through removal of weak, damaged or crossing branches. Remove x1 low branch over path. Final height and spread remain unchanged. T2 Apple (Malus domestica) Remove/Thin out Mistletoe which is really starting to take over the tree. Final height and spread remain unchanged. G3 Silver Birch (Betula pendula) X2 Trees - 30% Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the trees by approximately 2-3m to tidy and contain, retaining furnishing growth. Final height = 8m and final spread = 4m
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs -
70 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Crown thin 2 x Silver birch.
Granted Trees 3 docs
Other tree works applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1900 Granted
102 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DU
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - To fell and grind 1 x conifer in clients rear garden. The Conifer is killing off the surrounding grass and plants, and has become to big for the garden, the clients have various other trees and plants and would like to replan their garden without the conifer. 2m Laurel crown reduction as per attached pictures. All pruning cuts will be in alignment with the branch collar to ensure the trees optimal recovery.
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2026/1906 Granted
Ham Manor Mill Road Cobham Surrey KT11 3AL
Cobham Conservation Area - T1 - Yew Overhanging road lift up by a minimum of 6m so large lorries do not keep catching branches. T2 - Conifers to dead wood T3 - Acacia to reduce branches by 3m reduction as before. T4 - Holly to remove as dying T5 - Eucalyptus to reduce by 1/3 3 metres as previous.
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2026/1822 Split decision
19 Harvest Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NG
Tree Preservation Order EL:99/04 - T1 - Acacia Wholistic Crown reduction to ensure good onward form and containment Cut lengths to range from 1 - 2m back to sustainable growth points in order to balance crown and promote healthy growth Final height of approx 8-9m Remove all dead wood from canopy as is shedding into neighbouring properties
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2026/1821 Refused
The Square High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA
Tree Preservation Order EL:08/12 - T38 Oak Reduce the crown spread by up to 2 metres over the road and neighbouring properties, reducing the overall spread from approximately 12 metres to 10 metres. The works are requested to provide suitable clearance from adjacent properties and the road, whilst maintaining the tree's natural shape, balance, and amenity value. T47 Copper Beech Reduce the crown spread by up to 2 metres on the side adjoining the neighbouring property, reducing the overall spread from approximately 12 metres to 10 metres. The works are requested to alleviate encroachment over neighbouring land and provide appropriate clearance, whilst retaining the tree's natural form, balance, and long-term health.
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2026/1722 Split decision
61 Wolsey Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BB
Tree Preservation Order EL:234 - T13 Oak Crown lift by removing the lowest branches to source to achieve approximately 4 metres clearance above ground level. Reduce lateral branches overhanging No. 50 King George Avenue by up to 2-3 metres to shape and contain. Final height unchanged. Final spread approximately 8 metres.