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8 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

Granted Elmbridge 2026/1460 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 2026/1460

Application record

Reference
2026/1460
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Grant Consent
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Decided
28 Jul 2026
Ward
Walton South Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT12 3HY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2022/1384 Granted

    8 Midway Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

    Tree Preservation Order EL:93/13 - Crown reduce 1 x English Oak.

    Decided 9 Jun 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Jun 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 28 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Grant Consent

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Elmbridge granted permission on 28 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 8 Midway Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

    2022/1384 Submitted 3 May 2022 0m away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:93/13 - Crown reduce 1 x English Oak.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 6A Midway Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

    2023/0763 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 10m away

    Tree Preservation Order EL: 93/13 - Fell 1 x Calcedrus (T4).

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • 6A Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

    2026/1243 Submitted 22 May 2026 10m away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:93/13 - A large corkscrew willow. Over time the trunk has become diseased (pictures available) and large chunks have fallen away. The wood left is quite spongy. WG Harpur tree surgeons has visited and proposed that for best recovery and safety (with the weakened trunk) that a major pollard down to a few metres is necessary. That would then be repeated every 3 - 5 years depending on the re-growth and condition of the tree. Apart from the costs involved in the pollarding, we love the tree we would prefer to do nothing to it if some expert could say that it is safe to leave it and it will repair itself. I.E. avoid doing any work on a TPO tree which is normally what Elmbridge prefer. I was hoping that an Elmbridge Tree Officer might offer that independent view.

    Granted Trees 7 docs

  • 7 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

    2026/0349 Submitted 12 Feb 2026 52m away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:89/53 - T1 Pine tree to selectively trim to remove weight from crown, this tree is a co-dominant with a v shape union at around 30ft in height being in close proximity to residential buildings, removing weight, wind resistance and dead wood is works required. csbw 20m/15m csaw 18m/13m T2 Horse chestnut to reduce crown size by 2m csbw 8m/8m csaw 6m/6m

    Split decision Trees 5 docs

  • 2 The Grange Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HN

    2025/2602 Submitted 7 Oct 2025 77m away

    EL:89/53 - 01 - Oak - Reduce overall size of crown by 3m.01 - To give sufficient clearance from the property to enable maintenance and prevent possible damage, to reduce the volume of debris, mess and damage caused by birds defecating and nesting over the target area.To allow more natural light and reduce the need for the client to use unnecessary resources during daylight hours.06 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 3m from ground level.06 - To conform to highway regulations.

    Refused Trees 4 docs

  • 13A Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY

    2026/1397 Submitted 10 Jun 2026 94m away

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 10 (Foundation designs and below ground excavation) of planning permission 2025/2588.

    Refused Conditions 8 docs

In Elmbridge

  • 2026/1905 Granted

    Oatlands Court St Marys Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QE

    Tree Preservation Order EL:04/13 - T4, Oak, Reduce the crown/stem height by approximately 3m, including removal of the larger lateral branch extending West from the main stem, back to suitable lateral growth points on the North and South sides at an approximate height of 8m. Reduce the radial spread of the crown by approximately 1.5m to the North and South, and by approximately 2m to the South-West over the road. Prune the remaining crown as needed to achieve an even crown form.

    4 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1836 Granted

    Land Side of Portsmouth Road Portsmouth Road Cobham KT11 2NH

    Tree Preservation Order EL:18/07 - T1 - Horse chestnut - Proposed Works: Crown lift over the roadside only to provide a minimum clearance of 5.2 metres above ground level. All pruning shall be limited to secondary branches where practicable and carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, with a maximum pruning wound diameter of 50mm. Reason for Proposed Works: Following a tree survey, it was identified that the crown over the carriageway has been subject to contact from larger vehicles in the past. The proposed crown lift will provide appropriate clearance for high-sided vehicles, reducing the likelihood of future vehicle strikes and preventing unnecessary damage to the tree, whilst retaining its long-term health and amenity value.

    28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1847 Granted

    4 Copse Mews St Marys Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9PZ

    Tree Preservation Order EL:09/16 - T3 ash tree situated in rear of property - to remove 1 x dead branch hanging over garden, which if falls, could cause injury to occupants and remove other dead wood at the same time

    29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1745 Granted

    Treetops Oatlands Mere Weybridge Surrey KT13 9PD

    Tree Preservation Order EL:00/09 - T1 - Robinia - Lateral reduction by up to 2 metres to suitable growth points. - Reason for work: To undertake a lateral crown reduction of up to 2 metres on the Robinia, where it overhangs the client's garden, pruning back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree within its current lateral dimensions and prevent further encroachment over the garden area. The proposed works are intended as cyclical maintenance to manage the extent of the crown over the neighbouring garden whilst retaining the tree's health, structural integrity and amenity value within the woodland setting. All pruning works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, with a maximum pruning wound diameter of 40mm, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Upon completion, the tree will retain a natural, balanced and flowing crown form appropriate to the species and its woodland location.

    16 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1812 Granted

    15 Fairbourne Cobham Surrey KT11 2BT

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/10 - T1 - sweet chestnut - Fell and remove stump

    24 Jul 2026 Trees