Planning application
4 Manor Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JX
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:97/12 - T1 - Magnolia - Reduce the crown by 1 metre. Tree height 5 metres, crown spread 4 metres, Maximum pruning cut diameter 4cm. Reasons - Tree has been previously reduced on a pruning regime,. The tree requires light crown reduction work again to maintain size in small driveway. T2 - Magnolia - Reduce the crown by 1.5 metres, Tree height 5 metres, crown spread 4 metres. Maximum pruning cut diameter 5 cm. Reasons - Tree has been previously reduced on a pruning regime. The tree requires light crown reduction work again to maintain size in small patio area close to the house. T3 - Yew - Fell. Tree height 6 metres, crown spread 5 metres. Reasons - See attached document and photos provided by tree owner for reasons for requiring the trees removal.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2667
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2667
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
- Received
- 14 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 14 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 10 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Molesey East Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT8 9JX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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2025/3398 Granted
4 Manor Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JX
EL:97/12 - Yew tree in back garden. Tree has a height of approximately 6 metres and spread of approximately 4 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of tree by approximately 1 metre, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 5 metres and spread of approximately 3 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from property and allow the tree to be managed in its close proximity to house.
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2023/2011 Refused
4 Manor Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JX
Tree Preservation Order EL:97/12 - Fell 1 x Lawson Cypress.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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10 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
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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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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 Manor Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JX
Tree Preservation Order EL:97/12 - Fell 1 x Lawson Cypress.
Refused Trees 11 docs -
4 Manor Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JX
EL:97/12 - Yew tree in back garden. Tree has a height of approximately 6 metres and spread of approximately 4 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of tree by approximately 1 metre, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 5 metres and spread of approximately 3 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from property and allow the tree to be managed in its close proximity to house.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
3 Manor Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JU
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - There are very large overgrown trees at the back of property. They were assessed by the pre application officer and determined ok to remove. They are obstructing light and are too large and in a very inconvenient location for us to maintain.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
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