Planning application
26/00854/CAT
20 Walnut Close Epsom Surrey KT18 5JL
Proposal
The white lilac tree has a disease (believed to be fungal) and requires treatment to save it, and prevent disease spread to other trees: Removal of several dead branches. Removal of bark where there is evidence of disease on/under bark and/or bark is falling off. The tree is on the left/east side of the back garden, about half way down and about 2m from the boundary. The tree is just over 3m high, and is not visible from any road.
As published by the council, reference 26/00854/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jul 2026
Received by Epsom and Ewell
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Epsom and Ewell for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/00707/CAT Awaiting decision
20 Walnut Close Epsom Surrey KT18 5JL
1. Dead dry tree with a sign of fungus in the back garden on the left side, impossible to identify clear, but it might be a lilac. Need to cut down the trunk because it may spread fungus.
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24/01417/CAT Granted
24 The Ridings Epsom Surrey KT18 5JJ
Cotoneaster tree in front garden - Take 1.5m from top of tree, 20% reshape and balance and remove lower side branches.
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24/01240/TPO Granted
7 Milburn Walk Epsom Surrey KT18 5JN
T1- Smooth Arizona Cypress (471/11) at rear left-hand corner of back garden has lower hanging branch which should be cut out , removing 3-4 metres of the dying branch. T2 - In the front garden, the Silver Birch and Winter Flowering Cherry have grown very significantly, their branches intertwining.
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26/00701/CAT Granted
23 The Ridings Epsom Surrey KT18 5JQ
T1 - Cherry - Reduce half a metre past previous points by removal of up to 2.5 metres T2 - Pittosporum - Fell to ground level and poison stump to allow Acer tree to stop being suppressed S1 - Shrub - Cut top to the height of the window by removal of half a metre
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26/00760/TPO Granted
35 Downs Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5JF
Felling of Beech forked at 10m with half the tree dead and decomposing (within A7 of TPO 14) second tree on the outer rank left side of path (Exempt tree work)
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26/00713/TPO Awaiting decision
16 The Ridings Epsom Surrey KT18 5JQ
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.
Other trees applications
In Epsom and Ewell
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26/00794/CAT Granted
Barn Cottage 18 Church Street Ewell Surrey KT17 2AQ
Silver Birch: Felling and removal of dead tree
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26/00787/CAT Granted
2 The Green Ewell Surrey KT17 3JN
Removal of fallen Walnut tree
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26/00607/CAT Granted
4 The Green Ewell Surrey KT17 3JN
G1 reduce 3x Yew Trees located in the rear garden by up to 3m
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26/00759/CAT Granted
5 Higher Green Ewell Surrey KT17 3BB
Silver Birch Tree - Remove All Ivy To Ground Level Oak Tree - Crown Reduce All Round By Up To 1.5 Metres. Crown Thin By 10 % Deadwood
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26/00837/CAT Awaiting decision
9 St Martins Avenue Epsom Surrey KT18 5HT
Proposed works: Fell trees T2 holly, T3 holly, T4 sycamore and T5 walnut. Reason for removals Trees T3, T4 and T5 are in very close proximity to the existing house to be renovated. T5 is in close proximity to the front boundary wall and in the latter stages of decline.