Planning application
2026/0940
1 Woodend Esher Surrey KT10 8DA
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:24/05 - T1- OAK- Reduce crown by 1.5m/ back to previously reduced pruning points to increase light into all surrounding properties and limit the amount of debris dropping onto buildings, parked vehicles & children's play areas/ gardens below. Current height 18m, remove 1.5m, height to be left at 16.5m. Current width 13m, remove 1.5m from both sides, width to be left at 9m. Crown thin the tree by 20%, focusing on the Right side to even out the density & to further assist the increase of light into all surrounding properties. Remove basal growth up to 3m/ lowest limb. Removal all dead & damaged branches.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0940
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Apr 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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27 May 2026
Decision issued: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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.
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