Planning application
2026/0973
61 More Lane Esher Surrey KT10 8AR
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:18/03 - T1 and T2 Oak (Quercus spp.) Tree Heights: Approx. 14 metres Proposed Works Carry out a sympathetic crown reduction to both T1 and T2, reducing all aspects of the crown by approximately 1.5 metres, ensuring the trees are maintained broadly within their current dimensions and natural form. Works to include: Reduction of lateral branches extending towards the adjacent road and residential property to provide appropriate clearance and reduce end weight Selective reduction of over extended limbs to maintain a balanced crown structure Removal of minor deadwood and any crossing or rubbing branches where identified during works Crown rebalancing to address asymmetry, particularly on T1, where there is evidence of a pronounced lean and tip loading on one side All reductions to be undertaken to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with best arboricultural practice Arboricultural Justification The proposed works are considered necessary, proportionate, and in the long term interests of the trees, for the following reasons: Size Management: A light crown reduction of approximately 1.5 metres will maintain the trees within their current spatial envelope without introducing significant pruning stress or altering their natural form. Risk Mitigation: Selective reduction of extended lateral growth will reduce end weight and sail effect, thereby lowering the risk of branch failure during adverse weather conditions. Structural Balance: Rebalancing of the crown, particularly in relation to T1, will address uneven weight distribution caused by a noticeable lean and tip loading, improving overall structural stability. Clearance from Built Environment: Reduction of growth extending towards the road and adjacent property will provide appropriate clearance, reducing the likelihood of physical damage and ongoing management conflicts. Suppression and Crown Condition: Selective pruning will alleviate minor suppression within the crown, improving li
As published by the council, reference 2026/0973
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Apr 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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30 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Jun 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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2026/1407 Granted
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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
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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
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