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Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

Decided Epsom and Ewell 26/00861/TPO Trees

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/00861/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00861/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Decided
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 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.

  • 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

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00862/FUL Granted

    Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

    Construction of new 3m high fence to northeast boundary. (Retrospective)

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00524/TPO Granted

    Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

    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

    Decided 2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00330/FUL Granted

    Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

    Erection of 3m fencing around northwest site perimeter.

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00120/TPO Granted

    Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

    T01 - Holly and Laurel -Pollard to a height of 2m

    Decided 9 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Decided 19 Mar 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Decided 9 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Decided 29 Nov 2019 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Jul 2026

    Received by Epsom and Ewell

  2. 21 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 13 Oct 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Awaiting decision.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

  • ACKTPO Correspondence · 11 Aug 2026
  • Application Form - without Personal data Application Form · 22 Jul 2026
  • Supporting Letter Supporting Information · 22 Jul 2026

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After the decision

Epsom and Ewell has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Wandgas Sports And Social Club Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

    26/00409/TPO Submitted 6 May 2026 50 yards away

    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

    26/00524/TPO Submitted 6 May 2026 50 yards away

    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

    Granted Trees 5 docs
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  • Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

    26/00862/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Construction of new 3m high fence to northeast boundary. (Retrospective)

    Granted Full applications 16 docs
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  • Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

    26/00990/TPO Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    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 docs
    Small domestic
  • Linden Bridge School Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW

    19/01394/TPO Submitted 24 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    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

    25/01229/TPO Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    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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