Planning application
28 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order ESH:94 - Description of Works: Carry out a 3metre crown reduction to the horse chestnut tree. This will reduce the canopy spread by approximately 3m on all sides, with particular focus on branches overhanging the public highway and our residential driveway. Works will include reducing lateral branches to suitable growth points, maintaining a balanced natural crown form, and removing deadwood or unstable material. All works will comply with BS3998:2010. Reasons for Works (Health & Safety): The tree is shedding large, heavy conkers directly over both the public road and our driveway, creating a clear and ongoing risk of injury. On 12th September, a falling conker struck and injured my 3yearold daughter. Another neighbour has reported being hit by a large falling conker, and Mrs Grey of 16 Wayneflete Tower Avenue experienced a near miss on 12th September. These incidents demonstrate a repeated hazard. The tree fully overhangs the road, leaving no safe pedestrian route that avoids the fall zone. Several elderly neighbours cannot move quickly enough to avoid sudden falls of heavy conkers when being assisted on walks by their carers and have commented on the hazard. Our driveway is a high transit area that we must use daily, meaning the hazard cannot be avoided. A 3m crown reduction is a proportionate for the large size and spread of this this tree and targeted safety measure that will significantly reduce risk while retaining the tree's amenity value.
As published by the council, reference 2026/2224
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2224
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 14 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Esher Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT10 8QG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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2021/0204 Granted
28 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Tree Preservation Order ESH:94 - Crown reduce 1 x Horse Chestnut by 1m and thinning at growth points making pruning cuts up to 30mm diameter.
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2020/2613 Refused
28 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Tree Preservation Order ESH:94 - Crown reduce 1 x Horse Chestnut by 2.5m.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 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 9 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
7 documents on file for this application
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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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28 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Tree Preservation Order ESH:94 - Crown reduce 1 x Horse Chestnut by 1m and thinning at growth points making pruning cuts up to 30mm diameter.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
28 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Tree Preservation Order ESH:94 - Crown reduce 1 x Horse Chestnut by 2.5m.
Refused Trees 4 docs -
30 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Construction of a detached three-storey dwelling with basement level including integral garage and lift (following demolition of the existing two-storey dwelling); alterations to the land levels including a raised rear terrace/platform; hard and soft landscaping including boundary treatment; refuse/recycle and cycle storages; solar panels and private amenity space.
Refused Full applications Demolition 34 docsDomestic -
30 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Variation of Condition: 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 2025/1363 to amend the front and rear external finish of the dwelling.
Granted Amendments 44 docsDomestic -
30 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Construction of a detached two-storey dwelling with basement level and roofspace; alterations to the land levels including a raised rear terrace/platform; hard and soft landscaping including boundary treatment; refuse/recycle and cycle storages; solar panels and private amenity space (the dwelling has been recently demolished).
Granted Full applications Demolition 51 docsDomestic -
30 Wayneflete Tower Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 8QG
Construction of a detached two-storey dwelling with roofspace; alterations to the land levels including a raised rear terrace/platform; hard and soft landscaping including boundary treatment; refuse/recycle and cycle storages; solar panels and private amenity space.
Granted Full applications 70 docsDomestic
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.