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3 LADYEGATE CLOSE DORKING RH5 4AX

Granted Mole Valley MO/2025/02278 Tree Felling Consent

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

  1. 12 Sep 2025

    Received by Mole Valley

  2. 24 Sep 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

  4. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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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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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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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