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
- 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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The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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.
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