4 Woodpecker Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2NT

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 3 Woodpecker Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2NT

  2025/2760 Submitted 23 Oct 2025 25m away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:11/03:T1 - Sweet Chestnut on W boundary. Action: Pollard to previous. T5 - Large Oak adjacent to patio. Action: reduce NW side lateral branches up to full height by 1-2m. Lower growth will require pruning closer to 2m and upper growth <1m. Final branch lengths cir. 5m. Remove major deadwood. T9 - Walnut tree on drive entrance. Tree is in terminal decline. Recommend removal. Action: fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 3 Woodpecker Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2NT

  2023/1914 Submitted 7 Jul 2023 25m away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:11/03 - Reduce to strong growth points lowest three second order north facing laterals of 1 x Oak and prune north facing lateral branches of 1 x Sycamore.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 5 Woodpecker Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2NT

  2025/0824 Submitted 26 Mar 2025 34m away

  Tree Preservation Order EL:11/03 - To reduce oak tree situated on the top left corner of the rear garden. Branches encroaching over 6 woodpecker close are to be reduced by 2.5-3 meters. All cuts are to be made to suitable growth points.Lateral side overhanging 6 woodpecker close are to be cut only.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 4 Fairmile Court Cobham Surrey KT11 2DS

  2021/2146 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 48m away

  Single-storey side extension and alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Woodpecker Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2NT

  2023/2344 Submitted 22 Aug 2023 66m away

  Carport.

  Granted Householder 12 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Woodpecker Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2NT

  2026/1547 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 69m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Retrospective application for an extension to the driveway, 1m front boundary wall, covered car port and cycle parking, extension of land drain to existing soakaway, new entrance gate, alterations to render of existing house and removal of garage door.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 2026/1861 Granted

  Brooklands Museum Brooklands Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0QN

  Brooklands Conservation Area - T1: Alder - Fell 2 x stems growing towards the building.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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%.

  23 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  22 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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

  15 Jul 2026 Trees