Planning application
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/11 - T4 Oak Remove The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability.to 20 Beaconsfield Road Esher Surrey KT10 0PW Estimated costs of repair to the building are £103,000.00 if the influence of the tree(s) remain and £11,923.68 if the proposed tree works are allowed to proceed. Granting permission will limit these costs. In the event of a refusal we, or our clients, will seek to secure compensation for the additional costs incurred through Section 202(e). Should the tree/s remain the total cost of repairs will be the Superstructural repairs + Alternative method of repairs = £114,923.68 It is the expert opinion of both the case engineer and arboriculturalist that on the balance of probabilities the supporting information demonstrates the influence of the tree(s). Note: Further monitoring results may be submitted if these become available during the course of this application.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2355
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2355
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Grant Consent
- Received
- 15 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 3 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 3 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Claygate Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT10 0PX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 6 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 1 refused.
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2025/3166 Granted
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/11 - Eucalyptus Gunnii (T1, EL:94/11) needs to be removed due to fungal growth and consequent root rot. It is approx. 30m tall on a sloping site and is 6m from an inhabited building and 4m from the driveway at 1 Beaconsfield Gardens. Its position on the boundary also poses a risk to the building and driveway at 3 Beaconsfield Gardens. It has been assessed by three professionals who have noted obvious decay by fungi with no treatment possible. The decay has, in the last few months, progressed noticeably more quickly and has now spread 2m up the trunk; work has therefore become more urgent. Replanting another tree in this position would be likely to incur future risk to the neighbouring buildings so is unfortunately not recommended. Work would be as follows: Remove the large Eucalyptus tree that is showing root decay and has started to rot at the base. The tree will be safely lowered and the large timber removed using a grab lorry. Track mats will be provided to protect the driveway and surrounding area.
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2023/1488 Granted
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials) of planning permission 2022/0166 (Rear extension and raised decking) to remove promenade roof and change materials of decking and balustrade.
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2023/0696 Refused
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2022/0166 to remove promenade roof and change materials of decking and balustrade.
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2023/0544 Decided
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area - Fell 1 x Prunus (T011).
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2022/0166 Granted
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Rear extension, raised decking and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Sep 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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3 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Grant Consent
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Elmbridge granted permission on 3 November 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 500 metres
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1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area - Fell 1 x Prunus (T011).
Decided Trees 6 docs -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Rear extension, raised decking and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory.
Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 22 docsSmall domestic -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/11 - Eucalyptus Gunnii (T1, EL:94/11) needs to be removed due to fungal growth and consequent root rot. It is approx. 30m tall on a sloping site and is 6m from an inhabited building and 4m from the driveway at 1 Beaconsfield Gardens. Its position on the boundary also poses a risk to the building and driveway at 3 Beaconsfield Gardens. It has been assessed by three professionals who have noted obvious decay by fungi with no treatment possible. The decay has, in the last few months, progressed noticeably more quickly and has now spread 2m up the trunk; work has therefore become more urgent. Replanting another tree in this position would be likely to incur future risk to the neighbouring buildings so is unfortunately not recommended. Work would be as follows: Remove the large Eucalyptus tree that is showing root decay and has started to rot at the base. The tree will be safely lowered and the large timber removed using a grab lorry. Track mats will be provided to protect the driveway and surrounding area.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials) of planning permission 2022/0166 (Rear extension and raised decking) to remove promenade roof and change materials of decking and balustrade.
Granted Amendments Extension 21 docs -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2022/0166 to remove promenade roof and change materials of decking and balustrade.
Refused Amendments 12 docs -
5 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Removal of Conditions: 4 (Tree Pre-commencement meeting) 5 (Tree protection measures) 6 (Additional arboricultural information) 7 (Tree retention) and 8 (Tree planting and maintenance) of planning permission 2022/0265 (Householder extension).
Refused Amendments Extension 7 docsDomestic
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