Planning application
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/11 - Eucalyptus Gunnii (T1, EL:94/11) needs to be removed due to fungal growth and consequent root rot. It is approx. 30m tall on a sloping site and is 6m from an inhabited building and 4m from the driveway at 1 Beaconsfield Gardens. Its position on the boundary also poses a risk to the building and driveway at 3 Beaconsfield Gardens. It has been assessed by three professionals who have noted obvious decay by fungi with no treatment possible. The decay has, in the last few months, progressed noticeably more quickly and has now spread 2m up the trunk; work has therefore become more urgent. Replanting another tree in this position would be likely to incur future risk to the neighbouring buildings so is unfortunately not recommended. Work would be as follows: Remove the large Eucalyptus tree that is showing root decay and has started to rot at the base. The tree will be safely lowered and the large timber removed using a grab lorry. Track mats will be provided to protect the driveway and surrounding area.
As published by the council, reference 2025/3166
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/3166
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Grant Consent
- Received
- 3 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 3 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 13 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Claygate Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT10 0PX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 9 applications since 2019: 6 approved, 3 refused.
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2025/2355 Granted
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/11 - T4 Oak Remove The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability.to 20 Beaconsfield Road Esher Surrey KT10 0PW Estimated costs of repair to the building are £103,000.00 if the influence of the tree(s) remain and £11,923.68 if the proposed tree works are allowed to proceed. Granting permission will limit these costs. In the event of a refusal we, or our clients, will seek to secure compensation for the additional costs incurred through Section 202(e). Should the tree/s remain the total cost of repairs will be the Superstructural repairs + Alternative method of repairs = £114,923.68 It is the expert opinion of both the case engineer and arboriculturalist that on the balance of probabilities the supporting information demonstrates the influence of the tree(s). Note: Further monitoring results may be submitted if these become available during the course of this application.
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2023/1488 Granted
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials) of planning permission 2022/0166 (Rear extension and raised decking) to remove promenade roof and change materials of decking and balustrade.
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2023/0696 Refused
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2022/0166 to remove promenade roof and change materials of decking and balustrade.
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2023/0544 Granted
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area - Fell 1 x Prunus (T011).
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2022/0166 Granted
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Rear extension, raised decking and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory.
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2021/1224 Refused
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Rear outbuilding incorporating swimming pool, new rear raised decking with roof above and relocation of external staircase following demolition of existing decking.
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2020/0336 Granted
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Tree Preservation Order EL: 97/11 - Crown thin 1 x Cedar (T3) by 20%.
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2019/2595 Refused
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Tree Preservation Order EL: 97/11 Crown reduce - 1 x Eucalyptus by 6m in height and 4m in spread and 1 x Yew - by 1.5m in height and 1.5m spread, crown thin 1 x Cedar by 20% and remove dead wood.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Dec 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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13 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
7 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Elmbridge granted permission on 13 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area - Fell 1 x Prunus (T011).
Granted Trees 6 docs -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Tree Preservation Order EL: 97/11 - Crown thin 1 x Cedar (T3) by 20%.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/11 - T4 Oak Remove The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability.to 20 Beaconsfield Road Esher Surrey KT10 0PW Estimated costs of repair to the building are £103,000.00 if the influence of the tree(s) remain and £11,923.68 if the proposed tree works are allowed to proceed. Granting permission will limit these costs. In the event of a refusal we, or our clients, will seek to secure compensation for the additional costs incurred through Section 202(e). Should the tree/s remain the total cost of repairs will be the Superstructural repairs + Alternative method of repairs = £114,923.68 It is the expert opinion of both the case engineer and arboriculturalist that on the balance of probabilities the supporting information demonstrates the influence of the tree(s). Note: Further monitoring results may be submitted if these become available during the course of this application.
Granted Trees 10 docs -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Rear extension, raised decking and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory.
Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 22 docsSmall domestic -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Tree Preservation Order EL: 97/11 Crown reduce - 1 x Eucalyptus by 6m in height and 4m in spread and 1 x Yew - by 1.5m in height and 1.5m spread, crown thin 1 x Cedar by 20% and remove dead wood.
Refused Trees 6 docs -
1 Beaconsfield Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0PX
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials) of planning permission 2022/0166 (Rear extension and raised decking) to remove promenade roof and change materials of decking and balustrade.
Granted Amendments Extension 21 docs
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2026/1845 Granted
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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
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