Planning application
70 Worple Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7AG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Felling of Lawson Cypress Hedge numbered T8 to T14 and T21 to T23 on plan and replanting with native species hawthorn, silver birch and crab apple.
As published by the council, reference 24/00113/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 24/00113/CAT
- Type
- Conservation Area - Works to Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No Objections
- Received
- 31 Jan 2024
- Validated
- 31 Jan 2024
- Decided
- 15 Nov 2024
- Ward
- Woodcote And Langley Vale
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- KT18 7AG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Epsom and Ewell register
This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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22/01649/TPO Granted
70 Worple Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7AG
Frontage by garage - Corsican Pines A and B within G4 TPO 17 Carry out Crown Reduction to the canopy of trees A and B by cutting back the lateral branches by 3 to 4 metres to the tips of limbs and branches towards the main trunk by pruning growth to an appropriately sized lateral branch, twig or bud to leave a flowing silhouette and balanced canopy clear of the chimney of Homelea and the roof of Charnwood. Crown clean removing all dead branches and branch stubs and removal of all damaged, split, rubbing or broken branches. Check the existing cable brace to the second leader over Homelea is in good condition. Rear Garden - Cedar TPO 17/T15 Clean out dead wood and prune back lower extended lateral branches over Balgownie and The Paddocks to suitable strong growing points to leave a flowing silhouette and balanced conical canopy.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Jan 2024
Received by Epsom and Ewell
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15 Nov 2024
Decision issued: No Objections
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
12 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Epsom and Ewell granted permission on 15 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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
Within 500 metres
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70 Worple Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7AG
Frontage by garage - Corsican Pines A and B within G4 TPO 17 Carry out Crown Reduction to the canopy of trees A and B by cutting back the lateral branches by 3 to 4 metres to the tips of limbs and branches towards the main trunk by pruning growth to an appropriately sized lateral branch, twig or bud to leave a flowing silhouette and balanced canopy clear of the chimney of Homelea and the roof of Charnwood. Crown clean removing all dead branches and branch stubs and removal of all damaged, split, rubbing or broken branches. Check the existing cable brace to the second leader over Homelea is in good condition. Rear Garden - Cedar TPO 17/T15 Clean out dead wood and prune back lower extended lateral branches over Balgownie and The Paddocks to suitable strong growing points to leave a flowing silhouette and balanced conical canopy.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Homelea 68 Worple Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7AG
Change of use of vacant Care Home (Use Class C2) to a residential dwelling (Use Class C3).
Granted Full applications 35 docsDomestic -
66 Worple Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7AG
Single storey rear glazed extension and detached carport. Alteration to fenestration (part retrospective)
Refused Householder Extension Windows or glazing 33 docsSmall domestic -
68 Worple Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7AG
97% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul
T4 - Corsican Pine (15/T121) - Rebalance tree by reducing lower limbs only which are overhanging the drive/cars (causing damage), footpath and road. Remove any dead wood. See photographs T4-1, T4-2, T4-3. T3 - Purple Leaf Plum - Tree diseased, possibly dying off, overhanging footpath (some risk), request to remove hollow branches and dead wood to see if it recovers. If it doesn?t recover remove tree. See photographs T3-1, T3-2, T3-3. T5 - Leylandii: Reduce by 30% (3 Metres). See photographs T5. T7 - TPO 17/T14 - Copper Beech Some bark loss, see photo T7-2. Lift By 5 Metres to reduce weight. See photographs T7-1, T7-2. T9 ? Group of Leylandii - Thin out by removing trees near Lyme (T8); reduce trees to 2-3m. See photograph T9. T1 & T2 -2 Corsican Pines ( 17/G4 ) - Cut Back away from gutters and roof as hard as possible to stop impact to roof and reduce risk of falling debris. See photographs T1T2-1, T1T2-2, T1T2-3.
Awaiting decision Trees 16 docs -
Beverley 4 Avenue Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QT
97% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
T1 Yew tree - located on the corner of the drive way - Holistic crown reduction of up to 1.5m to tidy, shape and contain T2 Hazel - Reduce one over extended limb growing towards to house back into the natural canopy line (2-3m) T3 Neighbouring Oak and Yew tree (17/T22) - Lateral reduction of up to 1.5 to reduce the overhang from the drive T4 Cherry Tree - Holistic crown reduction of up to 2m, restoring a balanced outline and preventing encroachment while retaining the trees natural form. T5 Neighbouring Cedar Tree (17/T20) - Overhanging the garden of No.4 - Crown-lift to 2.5m from ground level to improve clearance and access. - Selective reduction of up to 2m to shorten over-extended limbs overhanging the clients garden, reducing wind-loading and the risk of limb failure. - Dead-wood and crown-clean over the clients garden to remove defective material and improve overall canopy condition.
Awaiting decision Trees 12 docs -
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26/01020/TPO Awaiting decision
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