Planning application
2026/1546
Fountain Court 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:08/11 - T1 - Cedar tree in back garden - tree has a height of approximately 21 metres and spread of approximately 16 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres, maintaining a flowing outline, observing BS 3998:2010, keeping pruning cuts greater than 30mm diameter, up to one third the diameter of the parent branch at suitable growth points, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 19 metres and spread of approximately 13 metres. Also requested is a secondary crown lift to a height of approximately 3-3.5 metres. Reasons for these works are to maintain the tree at a reasonable size suitable for location, give clearance from property, reduce end weight of branches to reduce future failures and allow light into garden property.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1546
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jun 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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22 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.
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Within 500 metres
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2024/2437 Decided
23A Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
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2024/1622 Decided
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2026/1093 Granted
19 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
East Molesey Old Village - T1 - Willow tree situated on rear boundary, height approximately 9 metres, overall spread approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 2-2.5 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 6.5 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. These works are being carried out to reduce end weight and continue cyclical pruning of tree. T2 - Birch tree situated to rear of back garden, height approximately 8 metres and spread of approximately 7 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 1 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 5 metres. T3 - Birch tree situated in front garden, height approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of tree by approximately 1 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 6 metres and spread of approximately 4 metres. Both Birch trees are being reduced to allow light into garden area, give clearance from surrounding trees / shrubs and retain amenity value.
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2024/1219 Decided
15 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
East Molesey (Old Village) Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Cedar.
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2025/0882 Granted
20 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SU
East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area: G1: Leylandii Hedge around perimeter of garden with a height of approximately 9 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height by approximately 3 metres and spread by 0.5-1metre each side, leaving the hedge with a height of approximately 6 metres and a spread of approximately 4 metres. T1 & T2: Two Trees of Heaven on boundary of Matham Road, growing as a pair of trees, with a height of approximately 16 metres and spread of approximately 7 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of trees by approximately 1.5 to 2 metres, just above previous pruning points, leaving trees with a height of approximately 14 metres and a spread of approximately 5 metres. T3: Scots Pine tree, growing on boundary with Matham Road. Tree has a height of approximately 18 metres and a spread of approximately 8 metres, with one singular branch extending approximately 4 metres beyond this. Proposed works are to reduce this branch back into line with the main crown, to balance and reduce end weight. T4: Norway Maple tree on boundary with Matham Road. Tree has a height of approximately 17 metres and a spread of approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres to previous pruning points, leaving tree with height of approximately 15 metres and a spread of approximately 5 metres. T5 & T6: Two Hazel trees by entrance to driveway. Trees have a height of approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height to previous pruning points, leaving both trees with a height of approximately 5 metres. T7: Norway Maple tree by driveway entrance. Tree has a height of approximately 14 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1-2 metres to previous pruning points, leaving tree with a height of approximately 12 metres and spread of approximately 4.5 metres. T8: Sycamore tree beside driveway. Tree has
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2025/1183 Decided
27 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 5 (Personal Flood Plan) of planning permission 2025/0396.
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2026/1407 Granted
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2026/1460 Granted
8 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY
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2026/1453 Granted
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2026/1287 Granted
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