Planning application
MOONRAKER TOWER HILL DORKING RH4 2AN
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
TPO/113/1/D T1: Common Horse Chestnut: Fell to ground level. T2: Common Beech: Crown reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres and crown clean. Current Height: 25 metres and Spread:16 metres. Height after work: 23 metres and Spread after work: 14 metres.
As published by the council, reference MO/2026/00239
Application record
- Reference
- MO/2026/00239
- Type
- Tree Felling Consent
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
- Received
- 12 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 19 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 15 May 2026
- Ward
- Dorking South
- Parish
- Non Parish Area
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- RH4 2AN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Feb 2026
Received by Mole Valley
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19 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 May 2026
Decision issued: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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11 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Guildford
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
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PENWOOD HOUSE TOWER HILL ROAD DORKING RH4 2AZ
1. Beech tree by road at top of bank. Lots of squirrel damage throughout the crown, tree has recently shed 2 large limbs. Works are to lighten loading on compromised areas. Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth. height pre works 25m post 22m crown spread pre 14m post 11m.
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SYLVAN HURST TOWER HILL DORKING RH4 2AN
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