Planning application
16 The Ridings Epsom Surrey KT18 5JQ
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Proposal
T1 Beech (165/T52) - Reduce height and spread by up to 1.5 metres, shaping and balancing the remaining crown accordingly. Works will encourage well balanced crown for future years Works will encourage an even distribution of growth throughout the crown T2 Ash (165/T20) - Reduce height and spread by up to 2 metres, shaping and balancing the remaining crown accordingly. Works will encourage well balanced crown for future years. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. T3 Beech (14/A4) - Cut back to boundary fence line and getting rid of the overhang by up to 1 metre. The subject tree is interfering with the reasonable enjoyment of a large proportion of the surrounding area Its proximity to the property is causing anxiety and apprehension to the occupier.
As published by the council, reference 26/00713/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00713/TPO
- Type
- Consent for Works to Preserved Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 29 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jun 2026
- Ward
- College
- Postcode
- KT18 5JQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jun 2026
Received by Epsom and Ewell
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Epsom and Ewell took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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Connick Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor
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This application is with Epsom and Ewell for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epsom and Ewell decided tree works applications in a median of 52 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.
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