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17 Ashcroft Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2DN

Split decision Elmbridge 2026/1881 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order: EL:11/05 - T1- Lime (tilia)- The tree is located in a southerly direction in the back garden of the property. The client proposes removal of epicormic growth up to the crown break (approximately 6m up). The tree is currently 18m high 6m wide and will remain the same following the proposed works. This will allow more light into the property. T2- Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) located again in a southerly direction to the rear of the property. The client proposes a reduction in hight by 4m because they're concerned about the size of the tree and proximity to the house following some branches failing. The tree is currently 24m high and 6m wide and will be 20m high and 6m wide following the proposed works. T3- Yew (taxus baccata) located in a southerly direction to the rear of the property. The client proposes felling the tree as it is declining, half the tree has died already and the client would like the rest removed before it causes damage to property. The tree is currently 13m high and 4m wide.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1881

Application record

Reference
2026/1881
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Decided
28 Sep 2026
Ward
Oxshott and Stoke DAbernon Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT11 2DN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2021/1131 Split decision

    17 Ashcroft Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2DN

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/05 - Crown lift to 5m and reduce lateral branches by 1m of 1 x Douglas Fir (T20).

    Decided 17 May 2021 Trees
  • 2021/1132 Granted

    17 Ashcroft Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2DN

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/05 - Crown lift to 3m of 1 x Yew (T1), crown lift to 4m of 1 x Lime (T2) and crown lift to 4m of 1 x Oak (T3).

    Decided 17 May 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Aug 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 28 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Grant in Part/Refuse in Part - TPO

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

Elmbridge has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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

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  • 17 Ashcroft Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2DN

    2021/1131 Submitted 29 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/05 - Crown lift to 5m and reduce lateral branches by 1m of 1 x Douglas Fir (T20).

    Split decision Trees 6 docs
  • 17 Ashcroft Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2DN

    2021/1132 Submitted 29 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/05 - Crown lift to 3m of 1 x Yew (T1), crown lift to 4m of 1 x Lime (T2) and crown lift to 4m of 1 x Oak (T3).

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 14 Ashcroft Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2DN

    2021/2407 Submitted 5 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 18 docs
    Small domestic
  • 20 Ashcroft Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2DN

    2023/1678 Submitted 14 Jun 2023 100 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/05 - Crown reduce 1 x Sycamore

    Split decision Trees 4 docs
  • Long Meadow Miles Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2EA

    2021/2117 Submitted 11 Jun 2021 100 yards away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:09/41 and EL:12/06 - Various works to various trees.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 11 Ashcroft Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2DN

    2023/2104 Submitted 26 Jul 2023 100 yards away

    Part-two/part-single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into living space, front porch rendering of house and alterations to fenestration following demolition of front canopy.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 18 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