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1 Houston Place Esher Surrey KT10 8JU

Awaiting decision Elmbridge 2026/1697 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:89/38 - G3. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus leylandii) x 3 Rear Garden/See Map/S.E Corner of site to Patio: Dismantle in sections using rigging equipment to a level as close as possible to the surrounding soil. (Previous Permission Has Expired) G4. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus leylandii) x 15 Rear Garden/See Map/Edge of Patio to N.E. Corner of site. Dismantle in sections using rigging equipment to a level as close as possible to the surrounding soil. (Previous Permission Has Expired) T6. Pink Chestnut Front Garden/See Map: Our climbing Inspection has identified significant structural defects in the upper crown, rendering the tree liable to failure. Fell in sections to ground level. T7. Horse chestnut Front Garden/See Map: Remove Ivy up to 10m, and flatten the remainder to lower the risk of falling debris. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. Raise canopy over highway to 5.5m. T8. Horse chestnut Front Garden/See Map: Remove Ivy up to 10m, and flatten the remainder to lower the risk of falling debris. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. Reduce branches to clear elevation for the house by 3m. T10. Holm Oak Rear Garden: Fell and grind out the stump. (small self-sown) T11. Douglas Fir Rear Garden/Side: Dismantle in sections using rigging equipment to a level as close as possible to the surrounding soil.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1697

Application record

Reference
2026/1697
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Registered
Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Aug 2026
Ward
Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT10 8JU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2024/0980 Granted

    1 Houston Place Esher Surrey KT10 8JU

    Tree Preservation Order EL:89/38 - Fell 22 x Lawson cypress, Fell 5 x Leyland cypress, Fell 1 x Horse chestnut, Crown raise and remove deadwood 2 x Horse chestnut and Crown reduce 1 x Horse chestnut.

    Decided 29 Jul 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Jul 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 7 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Elmbridge took a median of 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Elmbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Elmbridge decided tree works applications in a median of 43 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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

Within 0.3 miles

  • 1 Houston Place Esher Surrey KT10 8JU

    2024/0980 Submitted 15 Apr 2024 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:89/38 - Fell 22 x Lawson cypress, Fell 5 x Leyland cypress, Fell 1 x Horse chestnut, Crown raise and remove deadwood 2 x Horse chestnut and Crown reduce 1 x Horse chestnut.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • 31 The Broadway Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0LU

    2022/2647 Submitted 24 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    Roof extension incorporating rear dormer window and front rooflight.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 18 docs
  • 3 Houston Place Esher Surrey KT10 8JU

    2022/3168 Submitted 19 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Part two/part single-storey side extension, conversion of garage into living space and alterations to fenestration.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 35 docs
    Small domestic
  • Weston Court 37 The Broadway Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0LU

    2021/1803 Submitted 19 May 2021 50 yards away

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 3 (Material Samples) of planning permission 2019/2194.

    Refused Conditions 2 docs
  • Esher Tyre And Exhaust The Broadway Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0LU

    2019/3101 Submitted 1 Nov 2019 50 yards away

    Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 6 (Potential Land Contamination) and 7 (Landscaping - Scheme) of planning permission 2019/2194.

    Decided Conditions 15 docs
  • Flat 2 Weston Court 37 The Broadway Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0LU

    2024/2145 Submitted 13 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Retrospective application for a single-storey rear outbuilding with attached A/C unit.

    Granted Full applications 14 docs
    Small domestic

In Elmbridge

  • 2026/1942 Refused

    29 The Wilderness East Molesey Surrey KT8 0JT

    Tree Preservation Order EL:13/02 - 1. Chestnut tree in rear garden - to reduce by 3 metres - it is dropping dead branches all year round and there is a risk to the young children in the household 2. Ash tree in rear garden - to cut back 3 lower branches for safety reasons

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1938 Split decision

    Tan Coed Caenshill Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0SW

    Tree Preservation Order EL:05:28 - two mature Oaks which need 15% thinning and removal of deadwood

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1983 Granted

    20 Albany Close Esher Surrey KT10 9JR

    Tree Preservation Order EL:89/15 - T1 - Oak - reduce overall by 3m and raise canopy up to 5m by removing secondary branches to leave a finished height of 15m and a finished spread of 9m. The Oak has developed into a large tree for its present location within a relatively confined rear residential garden, with the crown extending in close proximity to the boundary with the neighbouring property. The proposed works are intended to manage the tree's overall size and crown dimensions in relation to its setting, while retaining its contribution to the local amenity. The proposed work will maintain the tree at a more appropriate scale for its location and will provide greater clearance from the neighbouring property and improve the relationship between the tree and the surrounding residential garden environment. The works are intended as a proportionate management measure rather than removal of the tree, allowing the oak to be retained while reducing its current size and encroachment within a confined residential setting.

    Received 13 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1845 Granted

    Little Heath House The Ridings Cobham Surrey KT11 2PU

    Tree Preservation Order EL:94/18 - T1- Oak tree- The reduction of the entire tree by 3m to reduce the risk of over loaded branches breaking out in high winds. Branches have been breaking out from this tree and the homeowner worries that about ranch will eventually hit the house. Current height 18m, resulting height will be 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. Removal of all dead and dangerous branches. T2- Beech tree- Fell- Removal of this tree down to ground level to ease the congestion in the area and allow light through to the area below. Multiple wounds on this tree that haven't healed but have decayed. The upper canopy has been rubbing on neighbouring branches and has intertwined with both Oak trees creating extensive damage to the main stem in the upper canopy creating weak points on the tree. T3- Large Oak tree- Reduce the entire crown of this tree by up to 3 metres. This tree is far too large being so close to the neighbours building and drops lots of debris into the gardens below making the children's play area unusable at times. The tree casts an almighty shadow over the neighbours garden. This tree has a lot of dead wood within the canopy and also has OPM present. Current height 18m, remaining height 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. T4- Sweet chestnut tree- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. To re pollard this tree back to previous pruned areas retaining the lower limb which has the rope swing attached. Regrowth approximately 2.5m of new growth. T5- Sweet chestnut- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. Reduce the height of this tree by 3 metres, remove all dead wood & all lower basal growth up to the height of 5m. Current height 12m, resulting height 9m.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1864 Granted

    40 Severn Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BH

    Tree Preservation Order EL:14/13 - T06 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) - 1/100K Fell tree. T02 Cherry (Prunus sp. 'Cherry') -1/5B Tree stake maintenance T03 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T04 Ash 'Raywood -(Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T05 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) 1/500K Crown reduce by 3m T19 Ash 'Raywood' - (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T20 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T21 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T22 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T25 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T26 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm.

    Received 30 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees