Planning application
48 Rosslyn Park Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QZ
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order - T1 and T2 - two mature Beech trees growing as a pair to rear of back garden. The trees have a height of approximately 23 metres and a combined spread of approximately 20 metres. Proposed works are to reduce the crowns of both trees by approximately 2-3 metres, cutting above previous pruning points to retain a natural appearance to crown, leaving trees with a height of approximately 20.5 metres and combined spread of approximately 15 metres. These works are being carried out to reduce end weight and allow light into garden area and neighbouring gardens / properties.
As published by the council, reference 2025/3351
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/3351
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Proposed Tree Work
- Received
- 18 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 18 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 5 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Oatlands and Burwood Park Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT13 9QZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 2 refused.
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2026/0429 Granted
48 Rosslyn Park Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QZ
Tree Preservation Order - WAL:3/71 T41 and EL:00/04 T1 beech, located on a shared rear boundary in a private residential garden. Public amenity; is moderate, both trees provide a significant backdrop offering visual interest and depth, softening the appearance of surrounding buildings. Both trees have been pruned in the past however, in a way beyond that agreed in 1999. Considering this the trees have been pruned twice (in their history), best practice could be observed with continued pruning, this time maintaining a flowing crown with no stubs. Reason for pruning: There are 2 beech trees on site, dominant features of the property. Beech is capable of 20m+ in height and considerable spread, a species known for its tall broad appearance and dense canopy, shading out competing understorey growth. Pruning is requested to maintain both trees at a reasonable size suitable to their location, balancing leisurely use of the private garden with amenity. Both trees would retain a flowing outline at a decreased size, retaining their moderate visibility using smaller pruning cuts with earlier intervention. Proposed work: 1.5m crown reduction observing BS 3998:2010 i.e., Pruning cuts (>30mm diameter) will be up to one third the diameter of the parent branch at suitable growth points, leaving a flowing crown outline with no stubs.
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2022/0151 Refused
48 Rosslyn Park Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QZ
Tree Preservation Order EL:00/04 and WAL:3/71 - Crown reduce 2 x Beech.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Dec 2025
Received by Elmbridge
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5 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work
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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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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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48 Rosslyn Park Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QZ
Tree Preservation Order EL:00/04 and WAL:3/71 - Crown reduce 2 x Beech.
Refused Trees 7 docs -
48 Rosslyn Park Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QZ
Tree Preservation Order - WAL:3/71 T41 and EL:00/04 T1 beech, located on a shared rear boundary in a private residential garden. Public amenity; is moderate, both trees provide a significant backdrop offering visual interest and depth, softening the appearance of surrounding buildings. Both trees have been pruned in the past however, in a way beyond that agreed in 1999. Considering this the trees have been pruned twice (in their history), best practice could be observed with continued pruning, this time maintaining a flowing crown with no stubs. Reason for pruning: There are 2 beech trees on site, dominant features of the property. Beech is capable of 20m+ in height and considerable spread, a species known for its tall broad appearance and dense canopy, shading out competing understorey growth. Pruning is requested to maintain both trees at a reasonable size suitable to their location, balancing leisurely use of the private garden with amenity. Both trees would retain a flowing outline at a decreased size, retaining their moderate visibility using smaller pruning cuts with earlier intervention. Proposed work: 1.5m crown reduction observing BS 3998:2010 i.e., Pruning cuts (>30mm diameter) will be up to one third the diameter of the parent branch at suitable growth points, leaving a flowing crown outline with no stubs.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
54 Rosslyn Park Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QZ
Tree Preservation Order WAL:3/71 - Reduce lateral limbs of 1 x Oak (T3) by 2m.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
54 Rosslyn Park Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QZ
WAL:3/71 - T-36 - Yew Tree - Crown reduction by approxinatley 1.5 metres.
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Other tree works applications
In Elmbridge
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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.