Planning application
3 LADYEGATE CLOSE DORKING RH5 4AX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1. Beech rear garden - Crown reduce to the previous crown reduction points removing approximately 3 metres. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth and shall not exceed beyond the previous crown reduction points.22x18m down to 19x14m 4. Cut leaf Beech front garden - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres and crown lift to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth 12x8m down to 10x6m
As published by the council, reference MO/2025/02278
Application record
- Reference
- MO/2025/02278
- Type
- Tree Felling Consent
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- Granted As published: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
- Received
- 12 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 24 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 27 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Dorking South
- Parish
- Non Parish Area
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- RH5 4AX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Sep 2025
Received by Mole Valley
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24 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Nov 2025
Decision issued: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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11 Aug 2026
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Dave Ford Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in North Holmwood
Active · incorporated 2009 · North Holmwood
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Mole Valley granted permission on 27 November 2025, 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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