Planning application
ORCHARD HOUSE TILLEY LANE HEADLEY KT18 6JU
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
TPO/115/1/B. (Group / blanket TPO) T1 - Beech - Fagus sylvatica Request: Crown reduction by 3 meters on the top and 2.5 meters on the sides (back to growth points where possible) and removal of limbs that show signs of decay from previous tree works (signs of decay in the top of the crown on the side over the house below) T2 - Beech - Fagus sylvatica Request: Crown reduction by 3 meters on the top and 2.5 meters on the sides (back to growth points where possible) and removal of limbs that show signs of decay from the previous tree works. T3 - Beech - Fagus sylvatica Request: Crown reduction of 3 meters on the top and 2.5 meters on the sides (back to growth points where possible) and removal of limbs that show signs of decay from the previous tree works. T4 - Beech - Fagus sylvatica Request: Crown reduction of 3 meters on the top and 2.5 meters on the sides (back to growth points where possible) and removal of limbs that show signs of decay from previous tree work. T5 - Lime - Tilia cordata Request: Reduction / pollard of 5 meters form the top and 3 meters on the sides and removal of any congested limbs that show signs of decay.
As published by the council, reference MO/2026/01300
Application record
- Reference
- MO/2026/01300
- Type
- Tree Felling Consent
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- Refused As published: REFUSE
- Received
- 10 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 16 Sep 2026
- Decided
- 25 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley
- Parish
- Headley
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- KT18 6JU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Mole Valley register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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MO/2026/00388 Granted
ORCHARD HOUSE TILLEY LANE HEADLEY KT18 6JU
The 6 mixed Beech and Lime trees located at the right side of Orchard House. Selective pruning will be undertaken to reduce and cut back lateral secondary stems and branches that are currently encroaching toward, or in contact with the property. Works will involve carefully reducing the specified stems and branches to provide appropriate clearance from the property, preventing potential damage to the building roof and fabric and reducing the risk of abrasion during high winds. The overall structure or height of the trees will not be effected. The works will not exceed a reduction of approximately 2 meters of the affected stems and branches branches from the building footprint.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Aug 2026
Received by Mole Valley
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16 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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25 Sep 2026
Decision issued: REFUSE
Who's behind it
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Prime Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Chessington
Active · incorporated 2019 · Chessington
2 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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