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3 St Nicholas Mews Church Walk Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NP

Granted Elmbridge 2025/2381 Tree Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Thames Ditton Conservation Area - 1 flowering cherry tree in the front garden adjacent to Church Walk. Reduce crown by 1/3

As published by the council, reference 2025/2381

Application record

Reference
2025/2381
Type
Tree Conservation Area
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Raise No Objection
Received
16 Sep 2025
Validated
16 Sep 2025
Decided
24 Oct 2025
Ward
Thames Ditton Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT7 0NP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Sep 2025

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 24 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 7 Aug 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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What this grant of permission means

Elmbridge granted permission on 24 October 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.

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  • 3 St Nicholas Mews Church Walk Thames Ditton SurreyKT7 0NP

    2022/0894 Submitted 21 Mar 2022 0m away

    Thames Ditton Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Cherry.

    Decided Trees 3 docs
  • Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

    2024/3071 Submitted 27 Nov 2024 21m away

    Thames Ditton Conservation Area - T1. Wellingtonia Rear Garden: Raise canopy to clear neighbouring roof by up to 3m, by removal of sub-branches only. The tree's current height is 26m and crown spread is 7m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 26m and the crown spread is 7m. T2. Weeping Ash Rear Garden: Raise canopy to clear neighbouring roof by up to 3m. The tree's current height is 12m and crown spread is 9m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12m and the crown spread is 9m. 3. Himalayan Birch Rear Garden/Neighbours Tree: (4 Ashley Rd) Reduce back branches overhanging garden by 2m, leaving suitable growth points for branch development. The tree's current height is 7m and crown spread is 7m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 7m and the crown spread is 5m.

    Decided Trees 3 docs
  • Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

    2025/2379 Submitted 16 Sep 2025 21m away

    Thames Ditton Conservation Area - 1: Ash (fraxinus Excelsior) Tree number 3 on the report: Crown reduce by 2.5m Tree rated 'U' (Trees unsuitable for retention - those in such a condition that they cannot realistically be retained as living trees in the context of the current land use for longer than 10 years. The preliminary maintenance recommendation is to reduce the crown by 2.5m within 6 month and then reassess the tree. Tree has two dysfunctional wounds at 1m and 1.5m to northern aspect of stem. A further dysfunctional area exists at 2m; the site of historic secondary stem removal. Decay extents are a considerable proportion of the stem diameter and continue beneath the existing stem. Exact extents unknown, but extends beyond 400mm in this area. Second major area of dysfunction and decay noted at 4m on retained stem, facing north. Exact decay extents unknown, but tree shows evidence of hollowing at this point. Large 350mm wound on westernmost primary limb at 4.5m which has been caused by limb failure. Tree looks to have been pruned heavily in the distant past at circa 5m, with epicormic growth beyond this. Daldinia concentrica noted at 1m to north of stem, and around second dysfunctional area and historic limb failure site. 2. Cherry Tree (Prunus Avium) Tree number 10 on the report: Fell to the ground Tree rated 'U' (Trees unsuitable for retention - those in such a condition that they cannot realistically be retained as living trees in the context of the current land use for longer than 10 years. Bleeding canker noted on main stem at 1.5m on northern and southern aspect. Considerable area of delamination on westernmost leader at 2.5m; just above union. Limited wound wood noted, but bleeding canker present. Crown historically pruned back from eastern aspect (over neighbours). Foliage is of poor quality and wilting heavily, possibly caused by silver leaf disease in part.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

    2023/3538 Submitted 2 Jan 2024 21m away

    Brooklands Conservation Area - Various works to various trees.

    Decided Trees 7 docs
  • Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

    2022/3164 Submitted 19 Oct 2022 21m away

    Thames Ditton Conservation Area: Works to various trees.

    Decided Trees 4 docs
  • Eaton Cottage Church Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NL

    2025/3119 Submitted 26 Nov 2025 21m away

    Thames Ditton Conservation Area - Front Garden: During my site inspection, I re-examined the two significant cavities located at approximately 2.0m and 2.2m along the main trunk. Both cavities are extensive and have definitely compromised the structural integrity of the lower section of the tree. To help reduce mechanical stress and mitigate the risk of structural failure, I recommend carrying out a crown reduction in the near future. Recommendation: Reduce the height by 4m and the lateral spread by 1.5m to balance the crown, leaving a natural, rounded form. The tree's current height is 16m, and its crown spread is 12m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12m, and the crown spread is 10.5m

    Granted Trees 4 docs

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    5 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ

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    34 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS

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    22 Jul 2026 Trees
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    24 Esher Green Esher Surrey KT10 8AD

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    15 Jul 2026 Trees