Planning application
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
Works: Trees Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
2 x Poplar - (L1/W1): Remove limb growing over neighbour and remove the smaller limb below, cut back all laterals of the hazel to the fence line
As published by the council, reference 26/00524/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00524/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 6 May 2026
- Validated
- 6 May 2026
- Decided
- 2 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Cuddington
- Postcode
- KT4 7JW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Epsom and Ewell register
This site has had 9 applications since 2019: 7 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00990/TPO Awaiting decision
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
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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26/00862/FUL Granted
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
Construction of new 3m high fence to northeast boundary. (Retrospective)
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26/00861/TPO Decided
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
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.
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26/00330/FUL Granted
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
Erection of 3m fencing around northwest site perimeter.
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26/00120/TPO Granted
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
T01 - Holly and Laurel -Pollard to a height of 2m
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26/00108/TPO Granted
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
T01 Holm Oak - Reduce overall size of crown by 2m, Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter
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25/01229/TPO Granted
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
01 - Oak - Reduce overall size of crown by 2.5m. 01 - to limit the amount of acorns that fall, this is a school for disabled and special needs, the children are eating the acorns 02 - Oak - Reduce the laterals overhanging the site by 2.4m. 02 - to limit the amount of acorns that fall, this is a school for disabled and special needs, the children are eating the acorns. 03 - Oak - Reduce overall crown by 2.5m 03 - to limit the amount of acorns that fall, this is a school for disabled and special needs, the children are eating the acorns.
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19/01394/TPO Granted
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
T1 - Dawn Redwood - Reduce trees crown to a 10m monolith T2 - Sycamore - Fell to 5m above ground level T5 - Sycamore - Fell to 3m above ground level T9 - Holm Oak - Reduce crown by at least 50% T26 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level T36 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level Please see schedule of works attached N.B. This woodland is to be used for the children, so is a high target area.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 May 2026
Received by Epsom and Ewell
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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2 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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11 Sep 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Awaiting decision.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
- Officer Report
- PETPOZ
- ACKTPO
- Application Form - without Personal data
- Application Letter and Site Plan and Photographs
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Epsom and Ewell granted permission on 2 September 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Wandgas Sports And Social Club Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
T05 - Sycamore - Fell to near ground level T12 - Horse Chestnut - Fell to near ground level
Granted Trees 8 docs -
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
Construction of new 3m high fence to northeast boundary. (Retrospective)
Granted Full applications 16 docsSmall domestic -
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
97% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep
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.
Decided Trees 3 docsSmall domestic -
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
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docsSmall domestic -
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
T1 - Dawn Redwood - Reduce trees crown to a 10m monolith T2 - Sycamore - Fell to 5m above ground level T5 - Sycamore - Fell to 3m above ground level T9 - Holm Oak - Reduce crown by at least 50% T26 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level T36 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level Please see schedule of works attached N.B. This woodland is to be used for the children, so is a high target area.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW
01 - Oak - Reduce overall size of crown by 2.5m. 01 - to limit the amount of acorns that fall, this is a school for disabled and special needs, the children are eating the acorns 02 - Oak - Reduce the laterals overhanging the site by 2.4m. 02 - to limit the amount of acorns that fall, this is a school for disabled and special needs, the children are eating the acorns. 03 - Oak - Reduce overall crown by 2.5m 03 - to limit the amount of acorns that fall, this is a school for disabled and special needs, the children are eating the acorns.
Granted Trees 5 docs
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