Planning application
2026/1363
Southview Cottage 33 Winterdown Road Esher Surrey KT10 8LJ
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:19/07 - The tree is a Liquid Amber on the border of this property adjoining Garson Road Condition: above average Vigour: good This application is very similar to application 2024/0710 and I wish to do the same crown reduction. In the last two years since that application the crown of the tree has regrown to its previous size shadowing the garden making it difficult for other plants to grow and survive. Remedial work: reduce back to previous points and dimensions in previous applications down to height of 12.5 meters and spread of 8.5 meters. We will be using the same tree surgeon who is on your approved list. Doing this work every two years has resulted in a very healthy tree of acceptable size.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1363
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Jun 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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13 Jul 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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2024/0710 Refused
Southview Cottage 33 Winterdown Road Esher Surrey KT10 8LJ
Tree Preservation Order EL:19/07 - Crown reduce and remove lowest branch 1 x Liquid Amber.
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2024/2944 Decided
Garson House 1 Garson Road Esher Surrey KT10 8LN
West End Conservation Area - TCA - T1- 1 x mature Silver Birch tree located next to front driveway Reduce height by 2.5 meters and lateral growth by 1.5 meters leaving tree standing at an approximate height of 12 meters and a lateral spread of 7 meters Remove ivy from trunk Reasons for work- Reduce wind sail from canopy, the tree is on a shallow root system and the upper canopy is exposed to high winds. The tree is situated close to neighbouring property and driveway, and although the tree is in good health, the threat of uprooting in high winds is causing concern.
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2025/1253 Granted
4-8 Garson Road Esher Surrey KT10 8LN
West End Conservation Area - Rear of Builders T1-Conifer Trim face by 0.75m as high as possible retaining healthy growth, lift over washing line to allow 1.5 metre clearance. ALL ITEMS INCLUDING REMOVING ARISING DEBRIS, LEAVING SITE CLEAN AND TIDY. - The tree is located at the rear of the block of flat No 2-8 Garson Road Block - The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location - The subject tree is of a large spreading nature straddling gardens and encroaching on to resident's properties T2097-Bay Reduce height down to level with top of stairs window, to form hedge. ALL ITEMS INCLUDING REMOVING ARISING DEBRIS, LEAVING SITE CLEAN AND TIDY. - The tree is located at the rear of the block of flat No 2-8 Garson Road Block 1 - The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location - The subject tree is of a large spreading nature straddling gardens and encroaching on to resident's properties T2095-Spruce Prune lateral branches back inline with group, upto roof height of block 2-8. ALL ITEMS INCLUDING REMOVING ARISING DEBRIS, LEAVING SITE CLEAN AND TIDY. - The tree is located at the rear of the block of flat No 2-8 Garson Road Block 1 - The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location - The subject tree is of a large spreading nature straddling gardens and encroaching on to resident's properties.
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2024/2362 Granted
39 Winterdown Road Esher Surrey KT10 8LP
EL:20/60 - Rear Garden 39 Winterdown Road: To reduce back the whole Gleditsia crown (which is touching the next door house, 1 Winterdown Gardens) evenly by approximately 15%; the Gleditsia to leave a final height of approximately 12.5m, a minimum crown radius of 5.5m, to leave a 1m clearance over left hand neighbour's (1 Winterdown Gardens) roof and guttering, with a maximum wound size of 60mm diameter.
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2026/0441 Granted
14 Garson Road Esher Surrey KT10 8LN
West End Conservation Area - Front Garden G1-Connifer,Bay,Christmas tree. Cut back Bay 1/2 metres from property. Cut back Christmas tree by 1 metre both sides and cut back from footpath and phone lines. All items including removing arising debris, leaving site clean and tidy. G1 consists of 1x conifer 1xbay 1x spruce located in the front of the property as shown on the map provided. Works to be carried out to abate encroachment issues. Works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the trees at a suitable size for their location.
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2026/1747 Awaiting decision
18 Winterdown Road Esher Surrey KT10 8LJ
Part two/part single-storey rear extension, alteration to roof and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of exisitng dwelling and removal of chimney stacks.
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.