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17 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

Split decision Elmbridge 2026/0043 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:97/30 - T1 - Oak - Crown reduce by 1.5m all round reducing height from 12m to 10.5m and total spread from 12m to 9m to prevent excessive shading of garden and to keep tree at a suitable size within its location T2 - Redwood - 2 x limbs on west side of canopy - reduce by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m to prevent excessive shading of garden.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0043

Application record

Reference
2026/0043
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
Received
8 Jan 2026
Validated
8 Jan 2026
Decided
5 Feb 2026
Ward
Molesey East Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT8 9JF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 4 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2025/1350 Granted

    17 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    Tree Preservation Order EL:97/30 - T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by 1.5m all round, reducing height from 13m to 11.5m and total spread from 12m to 9m to keep tree at a suitable size in relation to its surroundings G1 - Yew Hedge - Reduce height by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m and reduce both sides by 0.5m, reducing width from 2.5m to 1.5m to keep hedgeat a suitable size in relation to it's surroundings and to prevent excessive shading of neighbours property.

    Decided 3 Jul 2025 Trees
  • 2021/1062 Granted

    17 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    Tree Preservation Order: EL:97/30 - Crown lift 1 x Redwood (T1) by 2.5m to 5.5m, crown reduce 1x Oak (T2) by 1.5m, fell 1 x Horse Chestnut (T3), crown reduce 1 x Sycamore (T4) by 1.5m, reduce height of 1 x Holly (T5) by 1m and reduce height of 1 x Yew (G1) by 0.5m.

    Decided 11 Jun 2021 Trees
  • 2020/1409 Refused

    17 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    Tree Preservation Order EL:97/30 - Crown reduce 1 x Oak (T1) by 3m and 1 x Sycamore (T2) by 2m.

    Decided 28 Jul 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jan 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 5 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO

  3. 7 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

Elmbridge has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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

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  • 17 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    2025/1350 Submitted 23 May 2025 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:97/30 - T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by 1.5m all round, reducing height from 13m to 11.5m and total spread from 12m to 9m to keep tree at a suitable size in relation to its surroundings G1 - Yew Hedge - Reduce height by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m and reduce both sides by 0.5m, reducing width from 2.5m to 1.5m to keep hedgeat a suitable size in relation to it's surroundings and to prevent excessive shading of neighbours property.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 17 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    2021/1062 Submitted 24 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order: EL:97/30 - Crown lift 1 x Redwood (T1) by 2.5m to 5.5m, crown reduce 1x Oak (T2) by 1.5m, fell 1 x Horse Chestnut (T3), crown reduce 1 x Sycamore (T4) by 1.5m, reduce height of 1 x Holly (T5) by 1m and reduce height of 1 x Yew (G1) by 0.5m.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 17 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    2020/1409 Submitted 16 Jun 2020 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:97/30 - Crown reduce 1 x Oak (T1) by 3m and 1 x Sycamore (T2) by 2m.

    Refused Trees 4 docs
  • 19 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    2026/0510 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Removal of Tulip tree T1 in the rear garden of 19 Arnison Road (as shown on plot plan DR2).

    Granted Trees 14 docs
  • 19 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    2024/0939 Submitted 9 Apr 2024 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:97/30 - Crown reduce and crown lift 1 x Horse chestnut and Crown reduce 1 x Mulberry.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 13 Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JF

    2025/1849 Submitted 15 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - I wish to trim a silver birch tree (Betula pendula) located in the front garden of the property, currently approximately 9 meters tall, within a designated conservation area. The tree does not have a TPO. The proposed work involves selective pruning to reduce the canopy height and spread, ensuring clearance from overhead telephone wires and mitigating potential hazards. The silver birch is approximately 9 meters tall with a canopy spread of say 5m (estimated). It is in good health but has branches interfering with overhead telephone wires. All work will be carried out by a qualified arborist in accordance with British Standard BS 3998:2010 Plan is to do selective pruning to remove obstructing branches, thin the canopy to reduce wind resistance, and maintain the tree's aesthetic and ecological value. The tree's branches are currently entangled with overhead telephone wires, posing a risk of damage to the wires during high winds or storms, which could disrupt telecommunications services and create a safety hazard for residents and passersby. The silver birch contributes to the character of the conservation area, and the proposed trimming is minimal and sympathetic to preserve its visual and environmental value. The work will enhance the tree's health and longevity by reducing stress from overcrowded branches. The tree's proximity to the public highway means falling branches could pose a risk to pedestrians or vehicles. Trimming will mitigate this risk while maintaining the tree's contribution to the streetscape. Selective pruning will improve air circulation and light penetration, reducing the risk of disease and promoting healthy growth. The work will also address potential structural weaknesses caused by the tree's interaction with the wires. A professional arborist will undertake the work to ensure high standards of work and compliance with council requirements. The trimming will enhance the visual appeal of the front gard

    Granted Trees 7 docs

In Elmbridge

  • 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

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 13 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 30 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees