Planning application
MO/2026/00750
COLWOOD CRAMPSHAW LANE ASHTEAD KT21 2UF
Proposal
TPO/103/1/Q There are 6 very large trees in the front garden/drive of our property with some having very low hanging branches. We would like to arrange for the lower branches to be cut back approx 20-30ft and for the height of the trees to be cut down approx 20ft. The lower hanging branches have now reached the top of the garages and the height is blocking out most of the sunlight during the day. We have already had several low hanging branches fall on to cars causing minor dents and chips to windscreens. We are not requesting the trees are removed, just cut back to a manageable size to allow light to the front of the house and prevent our cars and outbuildings being damaged.
As published by the council, reference MO/2026/00750
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Apr 2026
Received by Mole Valley
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5 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Jul 2026
Decision issued: REFUSE
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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
Within 500 metres
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MO/2026/00896 Decided
LARCH CORNER CRAMPSHAW LANE ASHTEAD KT21 2UD
T1 Larch, reduce overlong lateral branches throughout crown by approx 1.5-3m, lift crown to height of approx 3m, to reduce endweight, give clearance from phone lines, footpath/driveway. T2 Larch, remove low limb over phone lines, reduce overlong lateral limbs by approx 1.5-2m, lift crown to height of approx 3m. T3 Larch, remove low limb to west, reduce lateral branches to give clearance from phone line reduce height by approx 2m to reduce endweight allow light into garden area and clear from phone lines. T4 Larch, reduce lateral branches to East by approx 1.5-2m to reduce endweight / allow light into garden/property. T5 Larch, reduce lateral branches to east and west by approx 1.5-2m, reduce height by approx 2m to reduce endweight, allow light into garden/property. T6 Larch, reduce lateral branches to North by approx 1.5m, lift crown to height approx 3m, reduce height by approx 2m to reduce endweight, allow light into garden area/property. T7 Larch Dead tree, remove tree due to close proximity to footpath/highway. T8 Larch, to reduce overlong lateral branches to North by approx 1.5m to reduce endweight, balance crown. T9 Larch, fell tree due to decline and large amounts of deadwood throughout crown,tree adjacent to footpath/highway. T10 Larch, reduce height of tree by approx 1.5m, reduce lateral branches by approx 1-1.5m to balance crown to reduce endweight, clear from phone lines,allow light into garden/property. T11 Larch, reduce selected lateral branches by approx 1-1.5m, remove deadwood.To maintain tree at reasonable size suitable to its location, balancing crown by reducing over extended lateral branches. T12 Larch, fell tree due to decline, large amounts of deadwood, close proximity to neighbouring property. T13 Larch, selective crown reduction approx 0.5-1m to give clearance from neighbouring property. G1 understorey trees Yew / Holly, trim all round by approx 0.5m spread, 1m height to retain amenity value, keep clearance from footpath, phone lines.
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MO/2026/00845 Decided
LANTERNS 21 GRAYS LANE ASHTEAD KT21 1BZ
PLEASE NOTE: Period for submission of representations has been extended. Erection of single storey rear orangery extension and single storey side extension.
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MO/2022/2088 Refused
3, Berry Walk, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1BT
Raise ridge height, erect two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage, increase eaves height and add first floor front gable, changes to windows and doors, render fa?ade. New dropped kerb to create in/out driveway. Move existing summerhouse.
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MO/2024/1514 Granted
Berrydale, Chalk Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1DH
Raise ridge height and insert four dormer windows to front elevation, and four dormers to rear elevation following removal of existing dormers; extend garage to east side and erect gabled first floor extension above garage with dormers at both sides; enlargement of existing front gable and gabled addition at rear and erection of an extension of the west side.
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MO/2026/00951 Decided
11 BEECHCROFT ASHTEAD KT21 2TY
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
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MO/2024/1729 Refused
Chace Farm Stud, The Warren, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2SH
Discharge of Condition 7 of approved planning application MO/2020/1934 for the erection of an extra care facility (Use Class C2) comprising 10 self-contained units, office floorspace (Use Class E), parking, landscaping and associated works following demolition of existing buildings.
Other trees applications
In Mole Valley
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DHR/1109 Granted
Little Parkhurst , Abinger Common
Application to fell eight conifers.
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MO/2026/00825 Granted
OLD SCHOOL COURT POPLAR ROAD LEATHERHEAD KT22 8SN
T1- Lime - Reduce close to previous points - removing around 3-4 meters re-growth. Leave a good onward form T2 - Sycamore - Reduce close to previous points - removing around 4 meters re-growth Leave a good onward form.
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MO/2026/00837 Granted
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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MO/2026/00838 Granted
30 WEST STREET DORKING RH4 1DB
1. Acer: Whole crown reduction by 1 metre and thin by 20%. 2. Portuguese Laurel: Whole crown reduction by 0.5 metres and thin by 20%. 3: Camelia: Trim new growth by 0.5 metres. 4. Cherry: Fell cherry which is dying.
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MO/2026/00990 Decided
11 WAYSIDE COTTAGE PARSONAGE LANE WESTCOTT RH4 3NL
01 - Bay - Trim hard all around 0.3 metre and reduce height by 1m. 02 - Wisteria - Trim hard all around 0.3 metre. 03 - Conifer - Trim hard all around 0.3 metre. 04 - Laurel - Remove the dead stems. 05 -Conifer - Trim hard all around, 0.3 metre. 06 - Willow - Re-pollard to previous points. 2 metre overall reduction.