Planning application
2 The Grange Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HN
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
EL:89/53 - 01 - Oak - Reduce overall size of crown by 3m.01 - To give sufficient clearance from the property to enable maintenance and prevent possible damage, to reduce the volume of debris, mess and damage caused by birds defecating and nesting over the target area.To allow more natural light and reduce the need for the client to use unnecessary resources during daylight hours.06 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 3m from ground level.06 - To conform to highway regulations.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2602
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2602
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refuse Proposed Tree Work
- Received
- 7 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 20 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 10 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Walton South Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT12 3HN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Oct 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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20 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work
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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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Open the documentsWhat refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
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6 The Grange Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HN
EL:89/53 - Lawson Cypress (T20) - Reduce height by approximately 3m to previous reduction points to reduce shading of neighbouring garden. Crown lift to approximately 5m above ground level to reduce encroachment over the lawn and improve access under the tree.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
1 The Grange Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HN
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/53 - T6: 3 metre overall crown reduction (annotated photo provided): Crown reduce up to max 3 metres. A minimum clearance of 3 metres will be established between the canopy and the adjacent building. All cuts will not exceed 50mm in diameter. Remove all deadwood in canopy. T5: 2 metre overall crown reduction (annotated photo provided): Crown reduce up to max 2 metres. Ensuring all pruning cuts are made back to suitable secondary growth points to maintain natural form and vitality. A minimum clearance of 2 metres will be established between the canopy and the adjacent building. All cuts will not exceed 50mm in diameter. Remove all deadwood in canopy. All works in accordance with the principles and best practice guidance set out in British Standard BS 3998:2010Tree Work Recommendations.
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7 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/53 - T1 Pine tree to selectively trim to remove weight from crown, this tree is a co-dominant with a v shape union at around 30ft in height being in close proximity to residential buildings, removing weight, wind resistance and dead wood is works required. csbw 20m/15m csaw 18m/13m T2 Horse chestnut to reduce crown size by 2m csbw 8m/8m csaw 6m/6m
Split decision Trees 5 docs -
Domestic
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12 Hurley Close Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1LP
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 3 (Tree Pre-Commencement Meeting), 4 (Tree Protection Measures), 5 (Additional Arboricultural Information), 6 (Site Supervision) and 7 (Tree Retention) of planning permission 2023/1186.
Split decision Conditions Trees 12 docs -
12 Hurley Close Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1LP
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 3 (TR102 - Tree Pre-commencement Meeting (Additional Arboricultural Information (With tree protection))), 4 (TR104 - Tree Protection Measures (With Pre-Commencement Meeting)) and 6 (TR107 - Site Supervision (Additional Arboricultural Information)) of planning permission 2023/1186.
Decided Conditions Trees 5 docs
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