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1 Speer Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0PJ

Granted Elmbridge 2026/1456 Tree Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Thames Ditton Conservation Area - T1 - Crab Apple - Remove Crab Apple to ground level. Current dimensions: Height 6m (20ft), crown spread 5.2m (17ft). Reason for works: The Crab Apple is growing in an unsuitable location within a relatively confined garden and has now outgrown the available space. The tree is becoming dominant within the garden, restricting light and competing with surrounding ornamental plants and trees. The rear boundary of the property adjoins a railway corridor containing a substantial belt of mature trees of mixed species. As a result of competition for light from these neighbouring trees, the Crab Apple has developed an asymmetric crown form and is increasingly growing inwards towards the garden. The removal of the Crab Apple will improve the growing conditions for the surrounding vegetation and allow for better management of the garden space. The loss of this individual tree is not considered to have a significant impact on the visual amenity of the area due to the extensive tree cover beyond the rear boundary, which includes a diverse range of mature species such as Ash, Walnut, Cherry and Honey Locust. The proposed works are therefore considered reasonable arboricultural management and will not adversely affect the character or appearance of the locality.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1456

Application record

Reference
2026/1456
Type
Tree Conservation Area
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Raise No Objection
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Decided
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Thames Ditton Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT7 0PJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Jun 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 6 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Elmbridge granted permission on 6 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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