Planning application
Weir House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BD
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Horse chestnut, fell to ground. This is a triple-stemmed tree with two of the stems previously removed and the remaining stem has a heavy bias of crown overhanging the adjacent bungalow "Rivermead". One of the main branches has lifting and split bark, as well as a potential rot pocket. This is further potentially stressed by a knuckle joint at the end of the branch with multiple branches leading off it, creating additional weight. There are various indications (unusual bark patterns, lifting and split bark, dark stains on the trunk) that the tree may be suffering from Pseudomonas syringae. If it was sited in an isolated area then it would be reasonable to leave it alone. However as it is overhanging the neighbouring property and is weighted to fall that way I believe the correct course of action is to remove it on safety grounds. The intention is to plant a horse chestnut or similar native tree to replace it.
As published by the council, reference 26/T/00044
Application record
- Reference
- 26/T/00044
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Application Approved
- Received
- 18 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 18 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 16 Mar 2026
- Ward
- St Nicolas
- Parish
- Friary & St. Nicolas
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- GU2 4BD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Feb 2026
Received by Guildford
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16 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Tree Application Approved
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
- Officer report
- Decision notice
- Application form redacted
- Tree photos
- Site plan
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Guildford granted permission on 16 March 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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