Planning application
Watercuts 9 Queensgate Fairmile Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2TG
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:89/35 - T1- Scots Pine Carry out a crown reduction to the Scots pine, which has developed an asymmetrical form extending towards the property. Branch lengths will be reduced by approximately 1.5 metres to alleviate end loading, reduce the risk of limb failure, and improve clearance from the building. Selected downward growing branches will be removed to achieve a crown lift, eliminating heavily weighted limbs and raising the canopy to an appropriate height. All works will be undertaken in accordance with good arboricultural practice, ensuring the retention of the tree???s natural shape, structural integrity, and long term health. T2 - Holly Reduce the overall canopy of the holly by approximately 2???2.5 metres. The reduction will be carried out evenly on all aspects, including the side adjoining the neighbouring property, to form a more compact, balanced, and visually appropriate crown.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0883
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0883
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
- Received
- 14 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 14 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 26 May 2026
- Ward
- Oxshott and Stoke DAbernon Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT11 2TG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Apr 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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26 May 2026
Decision issued: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
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30 Jul 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.
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