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Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW

Awaiting decision Elmbridge 2026/2096 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26 - TPO trees referenced in Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26, i.e. the 1 x Red Oak at location T6 and 2 x Sycamore at G2:T1 Red Oak Approx. 25m HeightLarge Red Oak located in close proximity to the property, with an established lean towards the public highway.Proposed works: Crown reduction by approximately 1.5 - 2m to reduce end loading and mechanical stress on the branch unions associated with the tree's elongated limb structure. Approximately 10% crown thinning throughout to reduce sail area and wind loading, whilst retaining the tree's overall natural form and structural integrity. Crown lift to approximately 3.5m over the driveway to provide adequate clearance.The proposed works are intended to reduce mechanical loading and improve clearance whilst retaining the tree's overall amenity value and natural appearance.T2 - Sycamore - Approx. 15m HeightTwin-stemmed Sycamore with the stems dividing at approximately 0.5m above ground level. The union is included, with one of the stems extending at an extremely acute angle and overhanging neighbouring gardens.Proposed works: Reduce the overextended stem by approximately 2.5-3m to reduce its weight and end loading, thereby reducing mechanical stress on the included union and the likelihood of limb/stem failure. The reduction will be confined to the affected stem, retaining the remainder of the tree's crown and maintaining its overall form and amenity value.

As published by the council, reference 2026/2096

Application record

Reference
2026/2096
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Registered
Received
28 Aug 2026
Validated
28 Aug 2026
Ward
Esher Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT10 9DW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2026/1420 Granted

    Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/26 - As indicated above, we wish to undertake light pruning of the TPO trees (i.e. the Red Oak located at the front of our property and the Sycamore in our garden) in order to maintain their health, preserve good form, and enhance longevity

    Decided 13 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2023/1403 Split decision

    Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW

    Tree Preservation Order EL: 11/26 - Trim back some of the branches of 1 x Red Oak by 3m.

    Decided 17 Jul 2023 Trees
  • 2021/3677 Granted

    Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW

    Conversion of garage into living space.

    Decided 2 Feb 2022 Householder
  • 2021/2510 Refused

    Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW

    Garage into living space.

    Decided 18 Oct 2021 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Aug 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 11 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 23 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

5 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Elmbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Elmbridge decided tree works applications in a median of 44 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

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  • 2026/1905 Granted

    Oatlands Court St Marys Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9QE

    Tree Preservation Order EL:04/13 - T4, Oak, Reduce the crown/stem height by approximately 3m, including removal of the larger lateral branch extending West from the main stem, back to suitable lateral growth points on the North and South sides at an approximate height of 8m. Reduce the radial spread of the crown by approximately 1.5m to the North and South, and by approximately 2m to the South-West over the road. Prune the remaining crown as needed to achieve an even crown form.

    4 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1836 Granted

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    Tree Preservation Order EL:18/07 - T1 - Horse chestnut - Proposed Works: Crown lift over the roadside only to provide a minimum clearance of 5.2 metres above ground level. All pruning shall be limited to secondary branches where practicable and carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, with a maximum pruning wound diameter of 50mm. Reason for Proposed Works: Following a tree survey, it was identified that the crown over the carriageway has been subject to contact from larger vehicles in the past. The proposed crown lift will provide appropriate clearance for high-sided vehicles, reducing the likelihood of future vehicle strikes and preventing unnecessary damage to the tree, whilst retaining its long-term health and amenity value.

    28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1847 Granted

    4 Copse Mews St Marys Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9PZ

    Tree Preservation Order EL:09/16 - T3 ash tree situated in rear of property - to remove 1 x dead branch hanging over garden, which if falls, could cause injury to occupants and remove other dead wood at the same time

    29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1745 Granted

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    Tree Preservation Order EL:00/09 - T1 - Robinia - Lateral reduction by up to 2 metres to suitable growth points. - Reason for work: To undertake a lateral crown reduction of up to 2 metres on the Robinia, where it overhangs the client's garden, pruning back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree within its current lateral dimensions and prevent further encroachment over the garden area. The proposed works are intended as cyclical maintenance to manage the extent of the crown over the neighbouring garden whilst retaining the tree's health, structural integrity and amenity value within the woodland setting. All pruning works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, with a maximum pruning wound diameter of 40mm, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Upon completion, the tree will retain a natural, balanced and flowing crown form appropriate to the species and its woodland location.

    16 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1812 Granted

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    24 Jul 2026 Trees