Planning application
15 Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
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:93/05 - T1 - Oak Tree:Crown lift to 6m from ground level - thin crown by 10% to allow dappled light through canopy and reduce chance of limb failure as over driveway and public pathway and public road.To reduce lowest limb over road by 2-3m, tree has been struck by lightening approx 2 years ago, large amounts of deadwood present on roadside of tree and second limb to be reduced is rubbing heavily on another limb. Possibly remove one of these limbs if necessary depending on how extent the limb rub is.Reduce crown to ensure clearance of overhanging branches by 2m from the properties known as 13 & 15 Bowes Road respectively.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2723
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2723
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
- Received
- 17 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 17 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 10 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Walton South Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT12 3HS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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2025/1368 Refused
15 Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
Tree Preservation Order EL 93/05 - We are applying first for general maintenance for 10% crown reduction for the TPT oak on the front of our property at 15 Bowes Road, and for the usual maintenance of removal of limbs to 12m above ground level. We are also requesting to cut back the branches on the road side of the tree to be cut in proportion to the house side of the tree (see photos). In particular this is necessary as the lower main tree limb is now very long and in danger of falling on parked and moving cars. The main limb above it has also grown out of the main electricity and cable lines and in danger of pulling these out when swaying in windy conditions (see photos). Finally, we request the right to remove two limbs which have grown over our next door neighbour's house (as indicated in photos). We propose to use the same professional tree surgeons as we have used for the prior approved maintenance on this tree.
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2019/2802 Granted
15 Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
Tree Preservation Order EL:93/05 - Removal of lateral limbs, reduce limbs overhanging neighbouring properties by 2.5m, crown thin by 10% and crown clean 1 x Oak.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 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
2 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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15 Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
Tree Preservation Order EL 93/05 - We are applying first for general maintenance for 10% crown reduction for the TPT oak on the front of our property at 15 Bowes Road, and for the usual maintenance of removal of limbs to 12m above ground level. We are also requesting to cut back the branches on the road side of the tree to be cut in proportion to the house side of the tree (see photos). In particular this is necessary as the lower main tree limb is now very long and in danger of falling on parked and moving cars. The main limb above it has also grown out of the main electricity and cable lines and in danger of pulling these out when swaying in windy conditions (see photos). Finally, we request the right to remove two limbs which have grown over our next door neighbour's house (as indicated in photos). We propose to use the same professional tree surgeons as we have used for the prior approved maintenance on this tree.
Refused Trees 8 docs -
15 Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
Tree Preservation Order EL:93/05 - Removal of lateral limbs, reduce limbs overhanging neighbouring properties by 2.5m, crown thin by 10% and crown clean 1 x Oak.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
13 Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
Telecommunication Notification - Installation of 1 x 9m wooden pole (7.2m above ground).
Decided Telecoms 3 docs -
11 Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
Tree Preservation Order EL:93/05 - Crown reduce by 1.5-2m and crown thin by 10% 1 x Sycamore.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
16 Bowes Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HS
First floor extension to bungalow to create two storey property with accommodation in roofspace (with 3no. dormer windows to rear), single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory), alterations to fenestration, landscaping works to front driveway including new dropped kerb.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 35 docsSmall domestic -
5 Crutchfield Lane Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2QY
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Other tree works applications
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2026/1942 Refused
29 The Wilderness East Molesey Surrey KT8 0JT
Tree Preservation Order EL:13/02 - 1. Chestnut tree in rear garden - to reduce by 3 metres - it is dropping dead branches all year round and there is a risk to the young children in the household 2. Ash tree in rear garden - to cut back 3 lower branches for safety reasons
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2026/1938 Split decision
Tan Coed Caenshill Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0SW
Tree Preservation Order EL:05:28 - two mature Oaks which need 15% thinning and removal of deadwood
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2026/1983 Granted
20 Albany Close Esher Surrey KT10 9JR
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/15 - T1 - Oak - reduce overall by 3m and raise canopy up to 5m by removing secondary branches to leave a finished height of 15m and a finished spread of 9m. The Oak has developed into a large tree for its present location within a relatively confined rear residential garden, with the crown extending in close proximity to the boundary with the neighbouring property. The proposed works are intended to manage the tree's overall size and crown dimensions in relation to its setting, while retaining its contribution to the local amenity. The proposed work will maintain the tree at a more appropriate scale for its location and will provide greater clearance from the neighbouring property and improve the relationship between the tree and the surrounding residential garden environment. The works are intended as a proportionate management measure rather than removal of the tree, allowing the oak to be retained while reducing its current size and encroachment within a confined residential setting.
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2026/1845 Granted
Little Heath House The Ridings Cobham Surrey KT11 2PU
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/18 - T1- Oak tree- The reduction of the entire tree by 3m to reduce the risk of over loaded branches breaking out in high winds. Branches have been breaking out from this tree and the homeowner worries that about ranch will eventually hit the house. Current height 18m, resulting height will be 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. Removal of all dead and dangerous branches. T2- Beech tree- Fell- Removal of this tree down to ground level to ease the congestion in the area and allow light through to the area below. Multiple wounds on this tree that haven't healed but have decayed. The upper canopy has been rubbing on neighbouring branches and has intertwined with both Oak trees creating extensive damage to the main stem in the upper canopy creating weak points on the tree. T3- Large Oak tree- Reduce the entire crown of this tree by up to 3 metres. This tree is far too large being so close to the neighbours building and drops lots of debris into the gardens below making the children's play area unusable at times. The tree casts an almighty shadow over the neighbours garden. This tree has a lot of dead wood within the canopy and also has OPM present. Current height 18m, remaining height 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. T4- Sweet chestnut tree- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. To re pollard this tree back to previous pruned areas retaining the lower limb which has the rope swing attached. Regrowth approximately 2.5m of new growth. T5- Sweet chestnut- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. Reduce the height of this tree by 3 metres, remove all dead wood & all lower basal growth up to the height of 5m. Current height 12m, resulting height 9m.
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2026/1864 Granted
40 Severn Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BH
Tree Preservation Order EL:14/13 - T06 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) - 1/100K Fell tree. T02 Cherry (Prunus sp. 'Cherry') -1/5B Tree stake maintenance T03 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T04 Ash 'Raywood -(Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T05 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) 1/500K Crown reduce by 3m T19 Ash 'Raywood' - (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T20 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T21 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T22 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T25 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T26 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm.