Planning application
9 Lebanon Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2PR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:239 - T1 - Scot pine - Fell to ground level and replace - Reason for Work Description: The owner has observed noticeable movement of the Scots pine, including a change in lean and displacement relative to its original position. During the site visit, evidence of previous ground movement around the base was also recorded. Neighbours have additionally reported that the tree appears to have moved closer to adjacent trees, suggesting potential root plate instability. The crown foliage is now sparse, indicating a possible decline in the tree???s overall vitality. Given the combination of ground movement, reduced crown condition, and the associated risk of structural failure, the proposed work is to fell the Scots pine to ground level in the interest of safety. A suitable replacement tree will be replanted in accordance with TPO requirements.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2774
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2774
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Grant Consent
- Received
- 27 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 14 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 2 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Oxshott and Stoke DAbernon Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT11 2PR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Oct 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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14 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Grant Consent
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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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Elmbridge granted permission on 2 January 2026, 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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