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4 Athlone Albany Crescent Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0DQ

Refused Elmbridge 2025/2459 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order ELM:40 - T1 Extra large Plane tree in rear garden. Action: whole canopy reduction by 2m. Crown raise to clear building by 3m and private gardens by 2.5m. Reason: repeat cyclical size management to ensure encroachment towards house and garages is kept in check.

As published by the council, reference 2025/2459

Application record

Reference
2025/2459
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Refuse Proposed Tree Work
Received
24 Sep 2025
Validated
24 Sep 2025
Decided
18 Nov 2025
Ward
Claygate Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT10 0DQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2026/0248 Granted

    4 Athlone Albany Crescent Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0DQ

    ELM:40 - T1 Extra large Plane tree in rear garden. This Plane tree was previously reduced in July 2018, PP-06531312 . Client would like to repeat the same management as before, namely, reduction pruning of whole canopy by 1-2m to previous (2018) points using pruning methods and techniques commensurate with BS3998. Crown lift canopy over private gardens up to 3m from ground level, pruning the pendulous third order growth and above only. Crown lift canopy over garage buildings up to 3m from structures, pruning the pendulous third order growth and above only. Please see photos for additional guidance on what pruning is proposed. Final height to be no less than 20m, width no less than 14m. Reason: Our intention is to retain a good aesthetic shape, true to form where possible, as has been done previously. Still growing vigorously, without regular size management this tree will dominate the garden and adversely affect the amount of light getting to the rear of the property. There is no doubt this tree is exceptional in its location and a visual asset to the local community. A request to repeat reduction pruning 8 years after it has previously been done is not unreasonable.

    Decided 6 Mar 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Sep 2025

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 18 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work

  3. 7 Aug 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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What this refusal means

Elmbridge refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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

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  • 4 Athlone Albany Crescent Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0DQ

    2026/0248 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 0m away

    ELM:40 - T1 Extra large Plane tree in rear garden. This Plane tree was previously reduced in July 2018, PP-06531312 . Client would like to repeat the same management as before, namely, reduction pruning of whole canopy by 1-2m to previous (2018) points using pruning methods and techniques commensurate with BS3998. Crown lift canopy over private gardens up to 3m from ground level, pruning the pendulous third order growth and above only. Crown lift canopy over garage buildings up to 3m from structures, pruning the pendulous third order growth and above only. Please see photos for additional guidance on what pruning is proposed. Final height to be no less than 20m, width no less than 14m. Reason: Our intention is to retain a good aesthetic shape, true to form where possible, as has been done previously. Still growing vigorously, without regular size management this tree will dominate the garden and adversely affect the amount of light getting to the rear of the property. There is no doubt this tree is exceptional in its location and a visual asset to the local community. A request to repeat reduction pruning 8 years after it has previously been done is not unreasonable.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • Shalford 2 Albury Place Hare Lane Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0RB

    2022/2826 Submitted 13 Sep 2022 42m away

    Tree Preservation Order: ELM:40 - Crown reduce 1 x Plane.

    Withdrawn Trees 3 docs
  • The Willows Albany Crescent Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PR

    2022/3371 Submitted 28 Oct 2022 52m away

    Tree Preservation Order ELM:40 - Crown reduce 1 x Horse Chestnut by up to 1.5-2m.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 100 Hare Lane Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0RB

    2024/1759 Submitted 3 Jul 2024 55m away

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    Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
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  • Magnolia House 16 Albany Crescent Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PF

    2024/0704 Submitted 15 Mar 2024 90m away

    Single-storey side/rear extension, juliet balcony and alterations to existing dormer following removal of chimney.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 28 docs
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  • 18 Albany Crescent Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PF

    2023/1411 Submitted 17 May 2023 91m away

    Part two/part single-storey side/rear extension, single-storey rear extension, first-floor rear extension, rear balcony and single-storey rear outbuilding following partial demolition of existing house.

    Refused Householder Extension Demolition 16 docs
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    30 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1811 Granted

    53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW

    East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - T1 - Lime tree on rear boundary - tree has a height of approximately 20 metres and spread of approximately 12 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 2-2.5 metres to previous pruning points, remove regrowth on main trunk to lift crown to a height of approximately 3 metres, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 17.5 metres and spread of approximately 8 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from pool house, maintain the tree at a reasonable size suitable to location by carrying out cyclical pruning and allowing light into pool area.

    24 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1793 Granted

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    23 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1784 Granted

    34 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS

    Esher Conservation Area - T1 Leyland Cypress (Rear Garden) Fell to ground level. Reason for Works: The tree is situated in very close proximity to the adjacent outbuilding. As the tree has matured, the stem has increased to a diameter at breast height (DBH) of approximately 40 cm and is now in direct contact with the structure, causing abrasion and damage to the building. Due to the ongoing increase in stem diameter, further structural damage is considered likely if the tree is retained. The proposed removal is therefore necessary to prevent additional damage while maintaining the safety and integrity of the adjacent structure. T2 Lawson Cypress (Rear Garden) Remove one large declining lateral limb and carry out a crown clean to remove all deadwood throughout the canopy. Reason for Works: A substantial lateral limb is in decline, exhibiting extensive dieback and a significant reduction in live foliage. The removal of this limb is proposed to reduce the risk of branch failure and improve the tree's overall condition. In addition, deadwood will be removed throughout the crown to eliminate potential hazards, improve canopy health, and form part of routine arboricultural management.

    22 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1727 Granted

    24 Esher Green Esher Surrey KT10 8AD

    Tree Preservation Order EL:09/08 - T1 - Holm Oak - Crown reduce by 2.5m all round, reducing height from 10m to 7.5m and spread from 10m to 5m total, due to decay in main stem, Photo of decay supplied. T2 - Catalpa - Crown reduce by 1.5m all round, reducing height from 10m to 8.5m and spread from 12m to 9m to prevent excessive shading of garden and to keep tree at a suitable size in relation to its surroundings. T3 - Leyland Cypress - Maintenance trim to top and garden side, reducing height and side by no more than 0.5m T4 - Yew - Maintenance trim to top and garden side, reducing height and side by no more than 0.5m

    15 Jul 2026 Trees