Planning application
2 Churchfields Avenue Weybridge Surrey KT13 9YA
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:02/02 - T2 Cedar. Reduce crown by 1-2m maintaining good shape/form and remove deadwood. BS3998 2010 will be observed when carrying out tree works, final pruning cuts will be no larger than 50mm diameter.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1876
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1876
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
- Received
- 22 Jul 2025
- Validated
- 22 Jul 2025
- Decided
- 9 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Weybridge Riverside Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT13 9YA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 4 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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2021/4386 Granted
2 Churchfields Avenue Weybridge Surrey KT13 9YA
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/02 - Fell 1 x Cedar.
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2021/3968 Granted
2 Churchfields Avenue Weybridge Surrey KT13 9YA
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/02 - Crown reduce 2 x Cedar.
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2020/0421 Refused
2 Churchfields Avenue Weybridge Surrey KT13 9YA
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/02 - Crown reduce 1 x Cedar by 2m, crown clean, remove damaged limb and reduce lateral limb by 2m and crown reduce 1 x Cedar by 2m and crown clean.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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9 Sep 2025
Decision issued: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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2 Churchfields Avenue Weybridge Surrey KT13 9YA
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/02 - Crown reduce 2 x Cedar.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
2 Churchfields Avenue Weybridge Surrey KT13 9YA
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/02 - Crown reduce 1 x Cedar by 2m, crown clean, remove damaged limb and reduce lateral limb by 2m and crown reduce 1 x Cedar by 2m and crown clean.
Refused Trees 4 docs -
2 Churchfields Avenue Weybridge Surrey KT13 9YA
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/02 - Fell 1 x Cedar.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
2A Churchfields Avenue Weybridge Surrey KT13 9YA
EL:02/02 - T2 - Cedar - Crown lift over pavement to 3 metres from ground level and 5 metres from ground level over roadside (secondary growth only) - prune back from structures to suitable growth points to allow 2 metres clearance and remove deadwood/hanging broken deadwood from crown >25mm diameter. Maximum live pruning wound of 50mm - Reason for work: crown lifting to be undertaken to comply with section 154 Highways Act minimum clearance / deadwood to be removed to ensure risk of failing limbs striking cars/pedestrians on public footpath and prune back from structures to prevent damage to roof of building. T7 - Cedar - Crown lift over pavement to 3 metres from ground level (lowest limb over footpath to be removed due to no suitable point to prune and allow required clearance) and 5 metres from ground level over roadside - prune back from structures to suitable growth points to allow 2 metres clearance and remove deadwood/hanging broken deadwood from crown >25mm diameter. Maximum live pruning wound of 50mm - Reason for work: crown lifting to be undertaken to comply with section 154 Highways Act minimum clearance / deadwood to be removed to ensure risk of failing limbs striking cars/pedestrians on public footpath. T8 English oak - Crown lift over pavement to 3 metres from ground level and 5 metres from ground level over roadside (secondary growth only) - Lateral tip reduction by up to 2 metres on North West side of crown to suitable growth points to allow 2 metres clearance and remove deadwood from crown >25mm diameter. Reason for work: To carry out a lateral reduction of up to 2 metres on the north-west side of the English Oak using the drop-crotch pruning method. This work is necessary to reduce the substantial overhang of the tree over the adjacent property. The reduction will help mitigate the risk of potential damage to the roof, which is believed to be caused by the overhanging branches. The pruning will be carried out sensitively to maintain a natural, balan
Granted Trees 12 docs -
Woodlawn Hanger Hill Weybridge Surrey KT13 9XU
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/02 - Prune large limb 1 x Oak (T1).
Refused Trees 4 docs -
Woodlawn Hanger Hill Weybridge Surrey KT13 9XU
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/02 - Reduce limbs of 2 x Oak by 2m.
Refused Trees 4 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.