Planning application
2026/1732
Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:09/24 - T1: Tree Species: English Oak (Quercus robur) Approximate Dimensions: Height 13-14m | Spread: N 6m, E 5m, S 6m, W 4m Proposed Works Crown reduction of approximately 1.5 metres to overall height, bringing the tree from its current height of approximately 13 metres to approximately 11.5 metres, with lateral reduction of 1m. All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010. Reason for Works The tree has been subject to excessive crown lifting, resulting in a significant clear stem and a crown mass concentrated well above the point of maximum leverage. This has reduced the tree's ability to dissipate wind load through lower branch structure, increasing reliance on the upper crown and stem to absorb dynamic loading with little downwards leverage. Given the tree's proximity to the adjacent dwelling, a modest reduction of 1.5 metres to the crown, with lateral reduction of up to 1 metre, is proposed to reduce sail area and end-loading on the primary scaffold limbs. This is a proportionate management measure aimed at reducing the risk of wind-throw or structural failure, while retaining the tree's form, amenity value, and long-term contribution to the streetscene. Works will be limited to appropriate pruning points.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1732
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jul 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2025/0451 Refused
Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA
Tree Preservation Order EL:90/24 - T1 Oak tree- Reduce the entire crown back to previously permitted areas approximately 2.5 - 3 metres. Height is 13m, leave height at 10m. Width is 11m, leave at 8m. Remove all major dead wood. The tree has been dropping branches during winds onto vehicles parked below. Light into the property is hugely reduced during the Spring & summer months when tree is with foliage. Moss on the roof around the area where the tree is has to be cleaned regularly as do the leaves & acorns which in a good year will drop acorns onto the vehicles. The client would like to reduce the likely hood of damage. Tree Preservation Order EL:08/12 - T2 Beech tree- Trim back all branches overhanging the property boundary back to previously permitted pruning points. Approximately 2.5 - 3m. Permission has been obtained from tree owner. This tree drops a lot of debris onto this property and starves the gardens plants of light. By reducing this side it would allow the lower plants & shrubs to prosper.
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2024/2498 Refused
Queensgate House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9JX
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 5 (hard and soft landscape works details), 7 (car and cycle parking scheme details) and 8 (bin store details) of planning permission 2022/2846.
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2024/1341 Refused
Queensgate House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9JX
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 5 (Landscape plan), 7 (Car parking and Cycle Layout) and 8 (Bin store) of planning permission 2022/2846 allowed at appeal.
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2025/0377 Refused
Queensgate House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9JX
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 7 (Car and cycle parking scheme details) of planning permission 2022/2846 allowed at appeal.
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2024/0852 Granted
Queensgate House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9DZ
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2026/0522 Granted
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Other trees applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1407 Granted
St Sophias House Thames Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8LN
Tree Preservation Order EL:18/09 - Front Garden T1-Yew Remove epicormic growth. Reduce back from windows by removal of up to 1.5 metres of branch length. Reduce over extended branches around the tree to form a compact crown.
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2026/1460 Granted
8 Midway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3HY
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
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2026/1453 Granted
58 Station Avenue Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1NQ
Tree Preservation Order EL:227 - T1/2 Oak Trees to front of property. (Believe only one of the trees has a TPO.) To raise crowns by 2m to give. A clearance of approx 5.5-6m from ground level. This will allow high sided vehicles to pass without striking. Also to reduce over extending limb over car parking spaces on inside by approx 2m.
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2026/1287 Granted
Woodcote 22 Cleves Wood Weybridge Surrey KT13 9TH
EL:11/08 - Tree is T4 Birch as per sketch plan Tree is dead and works are to fell it to ground level. Given position of tree (under suppressing oaks) and limited public amenity (low height in rear garden) no replacement tree is proposed
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2026/1444 Granted
Nyren 11 Giggs Hill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BT
Giggs Hill Green Conservation Area - T2 + T3 Horse chestnut - Raise the canopies to approximately 7 metres Prune back from the garden by 1.5 metres and prune back the Northern and southern side of the trees by 1.5 metres to create a larger light window. Dimensions after pruning H 15m W 10m.