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PENWOOD HOUSE TOWER HILL ROAD DORKING RH4 2AZ

Granted Mole Valley MO/2026/00837 Tree Felling Consent

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference MO/2026/00837

Application record

Reference
MO/2026/00837
Type
Tree Felling Consent
Status
Determined
Decision
APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Decided
31 Jul 2026
Ward
Dorking South
Parish
Non Parish Area
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
RH4 2AZ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jun 2026

    Received by Mole Valley

  2. 24 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 31 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Dave Ford Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in North Holmwood

Active · incorporated 2009 · North Holmwood

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Documents

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9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Mole Valley granted permission on 31 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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