4, Highacre, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3BF

1. 15 Nov 2022

   Received by Mole Valley

2. 30 Nov 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Mole Valley granted permission on 1 March 2023, 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.

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.

• Katteburn, 3, Highacre, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3BF

  MO/2021/1411 Submitted 28 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Crown reduce one Horse Chestnut tree (marked 01 on submitted plan) and one Oak tree (02) by 1-2 metres. Also crown thin Oak tree by 20%. (Includes work to other non-protected trees - exempt works.)

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 3, Katteburn, Highacre, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3BF

  MO/2024/1746 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  01 - Oak - Crown reduce the overall size of the tree by upto 1.5m by selectively removing the larger stems of regeneration from the previous reduction points to leave a balanced canopy, thin crown by approximately 20%. remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. 01 - A reduction of the canopy is requested as part of an ongoing maintenance program to retain the canopy at an acceptable size due to the close proximity of the tree to the building. As the tree is close to the building there is an element of shading and therefore there is a requirement to use unnecessary resources throughout the day time. The volume of leaf litter generated by a large canopy is also creating additional tasks for my client clearing gutters and causing blockages. as such it is considered to to be having an affect on the reasonable enjoyment of the property for my client. The tree has been maintained on this program for many cycles and it has proven that it has always responded well and has had no detrimental effect 02 - Pittosporum - Remove the 3 stems nearest the fence at the rear. Trim top of the bamboo by 1m and reduce the pittosporum to match. 02 - Exempt works. 03 - Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce the height of the tree by 1m and lateral growth by 0.5m by selectively removing the larger reduction points to leave a balanced canopy. 03 - A reduction of the canopy is requested as part of an ongoing maintenance program to retain the canopy at an acceptable size due to the close proximity of the tree to the building. As the tree is close to the building there is an element os shading and therefore there is a requirement to use unnecessary resources throughout the day time. The tree has been maintained on this program for many cycles and it has proven that it has always responded well and has no detrimental effect.

  Split decision Trees 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 9, Highacre, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3BF

  MO/2024/1643 Submitted 1 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  01 - Oak - Crown reduce the overall size of the tree by upto 1.5m by selectively removing the larger stems of regeneration from the previous reduction points to leave a balanced canopy, remove the epicormic growth to the height of the crown break.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Wyldewood, Ridgeway Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3EY

  MO/2023/0040 Submitted 11 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  T1 Oak tree - Reduce back large horizontal limb going over neighbours property by up to 4 metres.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 5, Lowburys, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3RJ

  MO/2023/0277 Submitted 24 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of enclosure to form entrance porch.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 8, Highacre, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3BF

  MO/2023/0339 Submitted 8 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Field Maple tree - crown reduce by 1.5m, crown thin by approximately 20%.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• DHR/1109 Granted

  Little Parkhurst , Abinger Common

  Application to fell eight conifers.

  Received 12 Feb, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Trees
• MO/2026/01270 Granted

  3 FOX COVERT FETCHAM KT22 9XD

  TPO/114/2/I T1 – Silver Birch. It is proposed to reduce the crown by approximately 1–2 metres, pruning back towards the previous reduction points where suitable. Given the tree's previous management history and the amount of regrowth produced, we would also request consideration for the tree to be managed on a 3 year pruning cycle, reducing new growth back towards the established pruning framework as required.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
• MO/2026/01340 Granted

  6 THE MURREYS ASHTEAD KT21 2LU

  01 - 4 X Hornbeam - Reduce overall size of crown by 2 metres. 02 - Conifer - Reduce height to previous points and trim sides to shape (2 metre height reduction, 0.5 metre lateral reduction)

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Trees
• MO/2026/01341 Granted

  HORNBEAM WOODFIELD ASHTEAD KT21 2RL

  Crown reduction of Tree T1, a mature Ash tree. The proposed works comprise a crown reduction of approximately 2.0–2.5 metres in height and 1.5–2.0 metres on the lateral branch spread. The tree also contains a quantity of deadwood and dead branch tips. As part of the proposed works, all deadwood will be removed, and dead branch tips reduced where appropriate.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Trees
• MO/2026/01336 Granted

  ASHTEAD HOSPITAL THE WARREN ASHTEAD KT21 2SB

  Fell T13 Larch mature fungal bracket.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Trees