Planning application
2026/0363
11 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:91/02 - TG2 - Common Lime - Crown reduction by up to 1 metres in height and spread - reason for work: The proposed crown reduction of the 2 Common lime by up to 1 metre in height and spread is intended to maintain the tree at or close to its current dimensions, ensuring it remains appropriate for the location in which it is situated. The works will help manage future growth while retaining a balanced and aesthetically pleasing crown, with only a limited impact on the tree's health and amenity value. All pruning works will be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations, with pruning wounds kept to a minimum and not exceeding approximately 30mm in diameter.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0363
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Feb 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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20 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Grant Consent
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2026/0254 Granted
11 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - TG1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - 2 trees both the same location on map and work specification Two Sycamore trees (Acer pseudoplatanus) Proposed works (description) Crown reduction of both Sycamore trees by an average of approximately 1.5 metres, with over-extended limbs reduced by up to 2 metres. Works to be carried out evenly and selectively throughout the crowns to maintain their current overall size and to leave a natural, flowing, and aesthetically pleasing crown form. Maximum pruning wound diameter not to exceed 50mm. Reason for works The proposed crown reduction is intended to maintain the trees at or close to their current crown dimensions and to prevent further increase in size due to the trees being in very close proximity to the building at the rear of the property. The trees have been heavily reduced in the past, and continued cyclical crown management is considered appropriate to control regrowth, maintain structural balance, and reduce the need for more severe works in the future. All works will be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations, with the aim of retaining the trees while having only a limited impact on their health, amenity value, and long-term condition.
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2026/0496 Granted
5 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ
Tree Preservation Order EL:25/03 - T1 - Common lime - Re-pollard to most recent established points at 12m x 2.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth T2 - Common lime - Re-pollard to most recent established points at 12m x 2.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth T4 - Common lime - Re-pollard to most recent established points at 12m x 2.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth T5 - Common lime - Remove dead stem to origin (east side). Re-pollard to most recent established points at 12m x 2.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth T8 - Common lime - Re-pollard to most recent established points at 12m x 2.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth T9 - Common lime - Re-pollard to most recent established points at 12m x 2.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth T10 - Common lime - Re-pollard to original pollard points at 5m due to basal and aerial decay, and manage as a high pollard henceforth T12 - Common lime - Re-pollard to most recent established points at 13m x 3.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth T13 - Common lime - Re-pollard to most recent established points at 14m x 3.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth T14 - Common lime - Re-pollard to most recent established points at 14m x 3.5m and manage as a high pollard henceforth.
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2026/0497 Granted
5 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - T15 - Evergreen magnolia - Reduce canopy by up to 1m to circa. 9m x 1.5m, to improve the relationship with the building.
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2026/1793 Awaiting decision
5 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - 1x Silver birch, reduce entire crown to shape, reducing height by 3-3.5m and lateral growth by 1-1.5m. Crown thin by 10%.
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2026/1300 Granted
5 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area 2x Yew - trim/reduce to shape by 30-40cm. 1x Magnolia (The Coach House/number 3) - reduce entire crown to shape by 1-1.5m.
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2025/0288 Decided
5 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Tillia limes 3 limes to be reduced overall crown by 4 metres Approximately 1 metre below old pollard heads.
Other trees applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1407 Granted
St Sophias House Thames Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8LN
Tree Preservation Order EL:18/09 - Front Garden T1-Yew Remove epicormic growth. Reduce back from windows by removal of up to 1.5 metres of branch length. Reduce over extended branches around the tree to form a compact crown.
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2026/1460 Granted
8 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY
Tree Preservation Order EL:93/13 - T1 - Oak - Reduce the lateral canopy extending over the property by approximately 3 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points in order to retain a balanced and natural crown form. Current dimensions: Height 15m, crown spread 15m. Reason for works: A significant defect has been identified within the principal lateral limb extending over the property. The limb, which has an approximate diameter of 35cm, contains a cavity extending approximately 20cm into the wood, representing more than half of the limb's diameter. The location and extent of this defect raise concerns regarding the long-term structural integrity of the branch. The tree has previously been subject to more extensive pruning on the neighbouring side but has not been correspondingly reduced within the applicant's property boundary. This has resulted in an unbalanced crown with a greater proportion of the canopy and associated loading concentrated over the property. The proposed reduction is intended to lessen the end weight and wind loading on the affected limb, thereby reducing the risk of branch failure while retaining the tree's overall health, amenity value and natural appearance. The works represent a proportionate arboricultural management approach that will help ensure the continued safe retention of this mature Oak within the landscape. T2 - Oak (please see the attached tree report) Crown Spread: North 6.5m, East 6m, South 5m, West 10.5m Condition: Upright tree with a pronounced south-western canopy bias and excessive end weight on elongated lateral growth. Normal vigour and crown vitality observed. Recently exposed following the failure and removal of an adjacent Silver Birch to the north. A children's play area is located directly beneath the canopy. Defects: Historic pruning wound at 4.5m on the north-eastern stem is occluding with no visible decay. Two woodpecker cavities are present at approximately 6m and 6.5m, extending internally by around 60cm and 3
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2026/1453 Granted
58 Station Avenue Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1NQ
Tree Preservation Order EL:227 - T1/2 Oak Trees to front of property. (Believe only one of the trees has a TPO.) To raise crowns by 2m to give. A clearance of approx 5.5-6m from ground level. This will allow high sided vehicles to pass without striking. Also to reduce over extending limb over car parking spaces on inside by approx 2m.
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2026/1287 Granted
Woodcote 22 Cleves Wood Weybridge Surrey KT13 9TH
EL:11/08 - Tree is T4 Birch as per sketch plan Tree is dead and works are to fell it to ground level. Given position of tree (under suppressing oaks) and limited public amenity (low height in rear garden) no replacement tree is proposed
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2026/1444 Granted
Nyren 11 Giggs Hill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BT
Giggs Hill Green Conservation Area - T2 + T3 Horse chestnut - Raise the canopies to approximately 7 metres Prune back from the garden by 1.5 metres and prune back the Northern and southern side of the trees by 1.5 metres to create a larger light window. Dimensions after pruning H 15m W 10m.