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10 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX

Granted Elmbridge 2026/0289 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

EL:10/07 - 2 x Sweet Chestnut: Fell & Grind - Fell to ground level, or as close as possible and chip arisings on site and leave logs on firewood pile then grind out stump approx 12-18inches below ground level. Grinding arisings to remain and used to backfill the hole. This tree is dying and has no framework to it. Customer would like it removed completely. 1 x Beech: Fell & Grind - Fell to ground level, or as close as possible and chip all arisings on site, stack logs on firewood pile, then grind out stump approx 12-18inches below ground level. Grinding arisings to remain and used to backfill the hole. Customer believes this tree is diseased and does not wish for it to remain in the garden. There is no sign of growth.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0289

Application record

Reference
2026/0289
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Grant Consent
Received
4 Feb 2026
Validated
4 Feb 2026
Decided
6 Mar 2026
Ward
Oxshott and Stoke DAbernon Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT11 2DX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Feb 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 6 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Grant Consent

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Elmbridge granted permission on 6 March 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.

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