Planning application
The Plough Public House Plough Lane Downside Cobham SurreyKT11 3LT
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:05/11 - T1 - Spruce tree. This tree stands at approximately 25m tall and is approximately 6m from the building. To fell the tree because it has outgrown its current position and it is clear it has large lateral roots because it is lifting the decking. This tree is continuing to grow (approximately 40m at maturity) and the roots will be growing too close to the Grade II listed building. There is also a health and safety issue with the tree because it is shedding cones on a regular basis onto the decking where people are eating. We would like to replant a native decorative tree which would be maintained and not grow to the height of this tree and therefore not encroach onto the listed building.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1262
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/1262
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refuse Proposed Tree Work
- Received
- 27 May 2026
- Validated
- 27 May 2026
- Decided
- 13 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Cobham and Downside Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 May 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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13 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Proposed Tree Work
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 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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