Planning application
28 NEWENHAM ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4NJ
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
TPO/107/3/F. Felling of beech tree to ground level -The tree has visible Ganoderma fungal brackets at the base, indicating significant decay and potential structural weakness. This presents a risk of failure and potential harm to nearby property and persons. Removal is proposed on safety grounds.
As published by the council, reference MO/2026/00587
Application record
- Reference
- MO/2026/00587
- Type
- Tree Felling Consent
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- Refused As published: REFUSE
- Received
- 16 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 12 May 2026
- Decided
- 12 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Bookham West
- Parish
- Non Parish Area
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- KT23 4NJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Mole Valley register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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MO/2026/00824 Granted
28 NEWENHAM ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4NJ
TPO/107/3/F Tree Species: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus). Tree reference S1 & S2. Crown reduction of sycamore tree, reducing back to previous pruning points while retaining appropriate growth to maintain a natural shape and ensure structural integrity. S1: Meters to Reduce-2m S2: Meters to Reduce-2.5m Due to the re-growth being mainly upwards the sides will be 8m when reduced.
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MO/2026/00589 Awaiting decision
28 NEWENHAM ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4NJ
TPO/107/3/F. European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Felling of beech tree to ground level. As the tree has visible Ganoderma fungal brackets at the base, indicating significant decay and potential structural weakness. This presents a risk of failure and potential harm to nearby property and persons. Removal is proposed on safety grounds.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Apr 2026
Received by Mole Valley
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12 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Jun 2026
Decision issued: REFUSE
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Tim George Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Betchworth
Active · incorporated 2011 · Betchworth
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Mole Valley refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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TPO/107/3/F. European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Felling of beech tree to ground level. As the tree has visible Ganoderma fungal brackets at the base, indicating significant decay and potential structural weakness. This presents a risk of failure and potential harm to nearby property and persons. Removal is proposed on safety grounds.
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