Planning application
MO/2026/00809
1 MAPLE GROVE GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4NG
Proposal
Beech Tree. We would like the bottom branch removed. It is growing close to the house and we fear of damage to the house if this breaks. It also blocks a lot of natural light for house house and garden.
As published by the council, reference MO/2026/00809
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 May 2026
Received by Mole Valley
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18 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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14 Jul 2026
Decision issued: APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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
Within 500 metres
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MO/2026/00589 Decided
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.
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MO/2026/00824 Decided
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/2026/00950 Decided
38 BEALES ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4LZ
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following the demolition of the brick outbuilding.
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MO/2021/1046 Granted
38, Groveside, Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4LD
Erection of single storey rear and side extensions.
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MO/2026/00723 Decided
THE PLEASAUNCE GUILDFORD ROAD BOOKHAM KT23 4EY
Discharge of Condition 3 of approved planning application MO/2025/02409 ( Appeal Ref: 6004920) for the erection of detached garage.
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MO/2026/00707 Granted
22 BEALES ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4LZ
Corsican Pine - removal of all deadwood greater than 25 mm in diameter, the removal of hanging and failed branches, a sympathetic reduction of up to 2 m to reduce end loading on subsiding limbs
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.