Planning application
2 Fisher Close Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5PN
Works: Trees
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Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:183 - T1 Chestnut approximately 16m in height with a crown spread of 9m. Fell to ground level due to the tree being dead. Reason for the proposed works: The tree is dead and should be removed in the interests of safety. The client is willing to undertake replacement planting; however, a suitable location within the garden is requested rather than replanting in the original position. A service trench has recently been excavated in close proximity to the base of the existing tree, likely severing a significant proportion of the root system. Replanting in the same location may therefore expose the replacement tree to similar constraints and reduce its long term establishment potential in the future. A replacement tree will be planted in an alternative suitable location within the garden, to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority if required.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1858
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/1858
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 30 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Hersham Village Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT12 5PN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jul 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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5 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 September 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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14 Mayfield Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames KT12 5PL
Tree Preservation Order EL:183 - Crown lift 1 x Oak.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
14 Mayfield Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5PL
Tree Preservation Order EL:183 - T1 Oak (Quercus robur) approximately 16m in height with a crown spread of 13m. Remove epicormic growth from the stem and scaffold branches up to the first major union at approximately 6m above ground level. Selectively reduce the northern crown sector over the dwelling by up to 1.5m and undertake a crown lift to approximately 6m above ground level. Reduce the lowest south western secondary limb by up to 2m. Reduce the associated primary limb extending over the road by up to 5m, or back to the nearest suitable growth point, to reduce end weight and improve branch structure. Selectively reduce the north western crown sector by up to 1.5m to maintain a balanced crown form. T2 Oak (Quercus robur) approximately 17m in height with a crown spread of 9m. Remove epicormic growth from the stem up to the crown break. Undertake a crown lift to approximately 6m above ground level to match the clearance of T1. Reduce the limb containing the cavity back to a suitable growth point, or remove the limb if inspection confirms that the extent of decay compromises structural stability. Where structurally appropriate, retain the limb in a reduced form to preserve its habitat value. Selectively reduce the lowest north eastern limbs over the dwelling by up to 2m. All pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010.
Split decision Trees 4 docsDomestic -
16 Mayfield Road Hersham Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 5PL
Tree Preservation Order EL:183 - Fell 1 x Oak.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
18 Mayfield Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5PL
Car port canopy.
Refused Householder 10 docsDomestic -
18 Mayfield Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5PL
Tree Preservation Order EL:183 - Oak (T1) - Fell due to presence of Phytopthora and advanced condition of tree. We have been managing the decline of this tree for a number of years now and upon the last visit felt that it has now become structurally unsound and extremely unbalanced. It has had all the branches on the house side removed completely due to dye back.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
18 Mayfield Road Hersham Walton-on-thames Surrey KT12 5PL
Tree Preservation Order EL:183 - Fell 1 x Oak.
Refused Trees 4 docs
Other trees applications
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