Planning application
Stables Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Tree works within L1/W2 at Linden Bridge School and grounds of the former Worcester Park House. T1 - 13m tall dead/dying Sycamore - Fell to ground level (exempt) T2 - 13m tall Sycamore - Fell to ground level T3 - 6m tall Laurel Cut back encroachment T5 - 20m tall Ash -Fell to ground level T6 - 17m tall Sycamore - Remove dead wood (exempt) T7 - 9m tall Yew - Fell to 1m stump T9 - 20m tall Robinia - Fell to ground level T10 - 6m tall Norway Maple - Fell to ground level T11 - 14m tall Sycamore - Fell to ground level T12 - 17m tall Ash -Fell to ground level T13 - 16m tall Hornbeam - Monolith to final height of 2-3m T14 - 12m tall Ash - Fell to ground level T15 - 8m tall Sycamore - Fell to ground level G1 - 7m tall mixed species - Fell dead Elm (exempt) Fell approx 15 Laurel, Elm and Sycamore G2 - 6m tall mixed species - fell approx 50 saplings G3 - 10m tall mixed species - Fell to ground level 5 dead and 2 failed trees (exempt works) G4 - 9m tall mixed species - Remove deadwood from 4 trees and fell 1 dead and 1 declining Ash (exempt). Fell 15 of group. G5 - 8m tall mixed speces - Remove 25 dead ash/elm etc (exempt). Cut back from footway edge.
As published by the council, reference 25/01043/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01043/TPO
- Type
- Consent for Works to Preserved Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Application Partly Permitted
- Received
- 27 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 27 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 9 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Cuddington
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- KT4 7JW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Oct 2025
Received by Epsom and Ewell
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9 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Application Partly Permitted
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Epsom and Ewell granted permission on 9 January 2026, 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.
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Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
97% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct
01 - Various - Crown lift all trees to a height of 3.5m 01 - Crown lift all trees to a height of 3.5 metres to provide adequate clearance from the adjacent buildings. The works will reduce the risk of branch contact with structures, improve access for ongoing maintenance, and ensure suitable separation between the tree canopies and the built environment. The proposed crown lift is limited to the minimum extent necessary and will retain the overall health, form, and amenity value of the trees. 02 - Field Maple - Reduce Laterals by 2m to ensure a clear site of view for the camera positioned on the building. 02 - Reduce the lateral branches of the Field Maple by up to 2 metres to maintain a clear line of sight for the security camera positioned on the building. The works will ensure the continued effectiveness of the site's security infrastructure whilst retaining the tree's overall shape, health, and contribution to local amenity he proposed reduction is minor and in accordance with sound arboricultural management practices. 03 - Elm - Reduce the laterals over the neighbours property by 2m. 03 - Reduce the lateral branches extending over the neighbouring property by up to 2 metres to alleviate excessive shading of the garden. The works are intended to improve residential amenity for the adjoining occupier whilst maintaining the tree's natural form and long-term health. The reduction is proportionate and limited to the branches directly contributing to the shading issue. 04 - Poplar - remove the lowest limb overhanging the fence. 04 - Remove the lowest limb overhanging the boundary fence to prevent damage to the fence from continued contact, movement, and future growth. The limb's removal will reduce the likelihood of structural damage to the boundary feature and constitutes appropriate arboricultural management ,The works will have a negligible impact on the overall appearance, health, and amenity value of the tree. All works are proposed in accordance with BS3998:20
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01 - Sycamore (L1/W1) - Cut back lower laterals to the fence line. 02 - Robinia (L1/W1) - Reduce the lateral growing over the playground by 3m. 03 - Sycamore (L1/W1) - Cut back lower laterals to the fence line. 04 - Cherry (L1/W1) - Remove the limb growing over the shed to the fence line. 05 - Poplar (L1/W1) - Cut back lower laterals to the fence line. 01 - 05 - The above works are recommended to reduce the material falling into the School, there have been instances where the pupils have been eating the fruit and foliage that has fallen from these Trees so pruning is requires to reduce the risk of a reoccurrence of this. Whilst retaining the Trees some stems are elongated and have the potential to fail due to the heavy lean and the recommended works would also assist in reducing the risk of any future stem failures.
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