Planning application
17 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - 2 x Hollys - Reduce in height to previous points and trim as hard as possible to maintain previous dimensions, crown lift to 2.5m. Remove boundary overhang from adjacent Hazel back to previous points. Ash adjacent to the river - Crown lift single lowest branch over the water to 2.5m. Sensitively remove boundary overhang from neighbours Silver birch tree.
As published by the council, reference 2026/2202
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2202
- Type
- Tree Conservation Area
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 10 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 10 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Molesey East Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT8 0SX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2023/2103 Granted
17 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
East Molesey (Old Village) Conservation Area - work to various trees.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Sep 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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29 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 November 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 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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Open the documentsWhat 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 43 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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17 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
East Molesey (Old Village) Conservation Area - work to various trees.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
19 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
East Molesey Old Village - T1 - Willow tree situated on rear boundary, height approximately 9 metres, overall spread approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 2-2.5 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 6.5 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. These works are being carried out to reduce end weight and continue cyclical pruning of tree. T2 - Birch tree situated to rear of back garden, height approximately 8 metres and spread of approximately 7 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 1 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 5 metres. T3 - Birch tree situated in front garden, height approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of tree by approximately 1 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 6 metres and spread of approximately 4 metres. Both Birch trees are being reduced to allow light into garden area, give clearance from surrounding trees / shrubs and retain amenity value.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
19 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Ash (T1) by 2.5m and crown reduce 1 x Willow (T2) height 2.5m and spread by 1.5m.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
15 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
East Molesey (Old Village) Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Robinia.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
15 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX
East Molesey (Old Village) Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Cedar.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
The Moorings 15 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 OSX
East Molesey (Old Village) Conservation Area - Fell 1 x Thuja.
Granted Trees 3 docs
Other tree works applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1900 Granted
102 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DU
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - To fell and grind 1 x conifer in clients rear garden. The Conifer is killing off the surrounding grass and plants, and has become to big for the garden, the clients have various other trees and plants and would like to replan their garden without the conifer. 2m Laurel crown reduction as per attached pictures. All pruning cuts will be in alignment with the branch collar to ensure the trees optimal recovery.
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2026/1906 Granted
Ham Manor Mill Road Cobham Surrey KT11 3AL
Cobham Conservation Area - T1 - Yew Overhanging road lift up by a minimum of 6m so large lorries do not keep catching branches. T2 - Conifers to dead wood T3 - Acacia to reduce branches by 3m reduction as before. T4 - Holly to remove as dying T5 - Eucalyptus to reduce by 1/3 3 metres as previous.
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2026/1822 Split decision
19 Harvest Lane Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NG
Tree Preservation Order EL:99/04 - T1 - Acacia Wholistic Crown reduction to ensure good onward form and containment Cut lengths to range from 1 - 2m back to sustainable growth points in order to balance crown and promote healthy growth Final height of approx 8-9m Remove all dead wood from canopy as is shedding into neighbouring properties
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2026/1821 Refused
The Square High Pine Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EA
Tree Preservation Order EL:08/12 - T38 Oak Reduce the crown spread by up to 2 metres over the road and neighbouring properties, reducing the overall spread from approximately 12 metres to 10 metres. The works are requested to provide suitable clearance from adjacent properties and the road, whilst maintaining the tree's natural shape, balance, and amenity value. T47 Copper Beech Reduce the crown spread by up to 2 metres on the side adjoining the neighbouring property, reducing the overall spread from approximately 12 metres to 10 metres. The works are requested to alleviate encroachment over neighbouring land and provide appropriate clearance, whilst retaining the tree's natural form, balance, and long-term health.
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2026/1722 Split decision
61 Wolsey Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BB
Tree Preservation Order EL:234 - T13 Oak Crown lift by removing the lowest branches to source to achieve approximately 4 metres clearance above ground level. Reduce lateral branches overhanging No. 50 King George Avenue by up to 2-3 metres to shape and contain. Final height unchanged. Final spread approximately 8 metres.