Planning application
Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Orders EL:08/12 and EL:09/24 - T1 Oak Whole crown reduction by approximately 2-3 metres, retaining a balanced natural crown form, to leave a final height and spread appropriate to the tree's location. The works are proposed to reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs, improve clearance from the adjacent property, reduce shading and overhang, and minimise the risk of branch failure whilst retaining the tree as a healthy landscape feature. All pruning works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 T2- Beech Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres on the property side, maintaining the tree's natural shape and form. The works are proposed to provide suitable clearance from the adjacent property, reduce branch encroachment and excessive shading, whilst maintaining the long-term health, structural integrity and amenity value of the tree. All pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010
As published by the council, reference 2026/1815
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/1815
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 24 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Oatlands and Burwood Park Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT13 9EA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jul 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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18 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 13 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 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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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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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.
Split decision Trees 6 docs -
Neath Oak House 9 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA
88% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep
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.
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docsDomestic -
7 High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/19 - Crown reduce and crown clean 1 x Oak.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
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.
Refused Conditions 9 docs -
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.
Refused Conditions 8 docs -
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.
Refused Conditions 5 docs
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In Elmbridge
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2026/1861 Granted
Brooklands Museum Brooklands Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0QN
Brooklands Conservation Area - T1: Alder - Fell 2 x stems growing towards the building.
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2026/1811 Granted
53 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EW
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - T1 - Lime tree on rear boundary - tree has a height of approximately 20 metres and spread of approximately 12 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 2-2.5 metres to previous pruning points, remove regrowth on main trunk to lift crown to a height of approximately 3 metres, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 17.5 metres and spread of approximately 8 metres. These works are being carried out to give clearance from pool house, maintain the tree at a reasonable size suitable to location by carrying out cyclical pruning and allowing light into pool area.
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2026/1793 Granted
5 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DJ
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - 1x Silver birch, reduce entire crown to shape, reducing height by 3-3.5m and lateral growth by 1-1.5m. Crown thin by 10%.
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2026/1784 Granted
34 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS
Esher Conservation Area - T1 Leyland Cypress (Rear Garden) Fell to ground level. Reason for Works: The tree is situated in very close proximity to the adjacent outbuilding. As the tree has matured, the stem has increased to a diameter at breast height (DBH) of approximately 40 cm and is now in direct contact with the structure, causing abrasion and damage to the building. Due to the ongoing increase in stem diameter, further structural damage is considered likely if the tree is retained. The proposed removal is therefore necessary to prevent additional damage while maintaining the safety and integrity of the adjacent structure. T2 Lawson Cypress (Rear Garden) Remove one large declining lateral limb and carry out a crown clean to remove all deadwood throughout the canopy. Reason for Works: A substantial lateral limb is in decline, exhibiting extensive dieback and a significant reduction in live foliage. The removal of this limb is proposed to reduce the risk of branch failure and improve the tree's overall condition. In addition, deadwood will be removed throughout the crown to eliminate potential hazards, improve canopy health, and form part of routine arboricultural management.
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2026/1727 Granted
24 Esher Green Esher Surrey KT10 8AD
Tree Preservation Order EL:09/08 - T1 - Holm Oak - Crown reduce by 2.5m all round, reducing height from 10m to 7.5m and spread from 10m to 5m total, due to decay in main stem, Photo of decay supplied. T2 - Catalpa - Crown reduce by 1.5m all round, reducing height from 10m to 8.5m and spread from 12m to 9m to prevent excessive shading of garden and to keep tree at a suitable size in relation to its surroundings. T3 - Leyland Cypress - Maintenance trim to top and garden side, reducing height and side by no more than 0.5m T4 - Yew - Maintenance trim to top and garden side, reducing height and side by no more than 0.5m