Planning application
2026/1465
Villa Desire Dragon Lane Weybridge Surrey KT13 0NG
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:265 - T1- Weeping Beech tree (fagus sylvatica 'pendula'), located in the rear of the property in a South Westerly direction. The tree has recently lost a very large limb which landed in the neighbouring property and caused damage to the garden. The client is keen to have the tree reduced to minimise any further risk of this happening again, as now the crown is also quite unbalanced, with the majority of the tree hanging over the neighbouring property where the limb fell. The tree is currently approximately 18.5m high and 14m wide and the client would like a reduction of 2/3m. The tree will be approximately 18.5m high following the proposed work and approximately 13m wide following the proposed works, there is not much difference due to the nature of the weeping limbs.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1465
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jun 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Elmbridge for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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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