Planning application
Woodcote Hall Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QQ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Felling of moribund Sycamore tree marked T2 in the application, located on the site frontage (A2 of TPO 17) - Exempt tree works
As published by the council, reference 26/00046/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00046/TPO
- Type
- Consent for Works to Preserved Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Exempt from the need for consent
- Received
- 16 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 22 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Woodcote And Langley Vale
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- KT18 7QQ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Epsom and Ewell register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00078/TPO Granted
Woodcote Hall Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QQ
T1 - A Lime tree with a limb overhanding the footpath and road - A large cavity is running up the main stem and we believe is unsafe. The tree is high risk and close to a major footpath which is well used. Pollard the crown down, to the crown break and the first limb over the road.
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26/00078/CAT Granted
Woodcote Hall Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QQ
T1 - A Lime tree with a limb overhanding the footpath and road - A large cavity is running up the main stem and we believe is unsafe. The tree is high risk and close to a major footpath which is well used. Pollard the crown down, to the crown break and the first limb over the road.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jan 2026
Received by Epsom and Ewell
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22 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Exempt from the need for consent
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Epsom and Ewell granted permission on 22 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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Flat 10 Woodcote Hall Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QQ
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Tree species: Leylandii Tree size: Approx. 3-4m height Stem diameter approx. >75mm Description of proposed works (Section 211 Notice) Prune lower and mid-level branches to provide window/wall clearance and maintain the trees shape. Crown reduction of no more than 15 to 20%, retaining natural form to avoid roof tile damage. Removal of dead, crossing, or rubbing branches Works are intended as routine maintenance to ensure the tree remains healthy, balanced, and clear of pathways/structures. Reason for works To maintain appropriate clearance from buildings/paths, improve light levels, and remove minor deadwood. Works are not for removal of the tree. All works will be carried out by a qualified arborist in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work
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Woodcote Hall Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QQ
T1 - A Lime tree with a limb overhanding the footpath and road - A large cavity is running up the main stem and we believe is unsafe. The tree is high risk and close to a major footpath which is well used. Pollard the crown down, to the crown break and the first limb over the road.
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