Planning application
2026/0461
23 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:21/09 - Horse Chestnut T1 proposed works REMOVE Oak T2 Reduce height of T2 oak by 1.5m at suitable pruning points re-BS 3998:2010, image (T2, 1). T3 Sycamore Reduce height by 1m, pruning remaining branches in line with new crown outline, see attached image (T3, 1). Remove compromised limb in front of cavitied pruning wound 50% diameter of remaining branch see attached image (T3, 2.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0461
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Feb 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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2 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Apr 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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2026/0722 Granted
23 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS
Esher Conservation Area - Oak T2 Reduce height of T2 oak by 1.5m at suitable pruning points re-BS 3998:2010, image (T2, 1). T3 Sycamore Reduce height by 1m, pruning remaining branches in line with new crown outline, see attached image (T3, 1). Remove compromised limb in front of cavitied pruning wound 50% diameter of remaining branch see attached image (T3, 2.
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2021/1493 Decided
19 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS
Esher Conservation Area - Crown reduce 2 x Sycamore and 1 x Lime and fell 1 x Sycamore.
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2025/0917 Granted
14 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS
EL:92/03 - T1 - Beech Tree To thin crown by 10%, remove crossing/rubbing branches and any major deadwood. Also to raise crown of tree to a height of 6m from ground level with a max cut diameter of 50mm. Thinning of tree & raising crown will allow more light into surrounding gardens. Current height approx 18m, width approx 16m.
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2025/0707 Granted
12 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS
Single-storey rear outbuilding.
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2024/2790 Decided
12 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS
Esher Conservation Area - We would like to fell a large conifer ( number 5 on sketch plan) at the back of the garden of 12 Clive Road. We wish to put a small garden building in the location. Taking down the conifer will also provide more light to the 3 Scots Pine trees and a mature large evergreen tree ( species unconfirmed, possibly a mature Phillyrea Latifolia ). Willing to plant a replacement native tree somewhere else in the garden.
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2026/1422 Granted
29 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS
Esher Conservation Area - TG1 Oak and beech - trees have low crowns over the footpath and are growing close to the building, We would like to raise the crown 3m over footpath and prune 2m clear of the building. T1 - sweet Chestnut- 14m high and 6m wide, we would like to remove 2 branches growing into the adjacent yew tree. T2 - Yew - 9m high and 8m wide, tree is becoming to large for the area we would like an holistic reduction of 2m leaving 7m high and 6m wide. T3 - Sycamore- 16m high and 9m wide - tree splits into 2 stems at 2m high, the southern stem has a large cavity, we would like to remove this stem as a matter of safety. TG2 - row of lime and sycamore- 16m high, 8m wide, trees have low crowns over the garden we would like to prune them back in line with the conifer hedge below. Leaving the trees 6m wide.
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.