Planning application
MO/2026/00801
38 BRAMBLEHALL LANE BOX HILL KT20 7JY
Proposal
T1 Spruce tree to be reduced by 4 metres and cut back on side by 0.5 metres. T2-T5 a line of Beech trees to be reduced by 2 metres in height and 1.5 metres from sides back to healthy growth points.
As published by the council, reference MO/2026/00801
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2026
Received by Mole Valley
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17 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/2021/0540 Granted
Bramblehall Lane, Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7JY
Fell one Holly tree (marked T1 on submitted Plan); reduce the crowns of a group of tree behind 26-29 Bramblehall Lane (G1) back to rear boundary fence lines; reduce the crowns of two Beech tree (T2 and T3) by up to 1.5 metres; reduce the crown of one unspecified tree behind 25 Bramble hall Lane by removal of up to 1.5 metres of lateral branches; Reduce the lateral branches of the tree encroaching the rear garden of 25 Bramble Hall Lane by removal of 1-1.5 metres in branch length; reduce the crown of two Holly trees (T4 and T6) back to fence line; reduce the crown of one Sweet Chestnut (T5) by up to 1.5 metres.
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.