Planning application
24 Wolsey Road Esher Surrey KT10 8NX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Esher Conservation Area - Our property is in a conservation area. We bought the property this year. We have a palm tree in the back garden which we would like to remove. The tree is in poor condition and is not in keeping with the rest of our garden and the local traditional greenery. The tree is also right next to our decking and in close proximity to our house and we are concerned about the roots causing instability and damage to our property. We have discussed with our next door neighbour where the tree borders (No 22) and they are supportive of the removal due to the condition of the tree and as the branches overhang their garden. We would replace the tree with a more traditional smaller tree / large bush in keeping with the garden and surrounding landscape. We would like to remove the tree asap in order to replant something new in time for spring growth. The location of the tree is in the closest right hand corner to the back of our house next to the decking.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2890
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2890
- Type
- Tree Conservation Area
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No Objection
- Received
- 10 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 14 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 10 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Esher Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT10 8NX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Nov 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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14 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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7 Aug 2026
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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 10 December 2025, 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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