Planning application
Greenbank 9 Alders Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0EA
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
SEE CONDITION 2 FOR APPROVED WORKS .Oak T1 needs to be maintained as it has not been pruned for 10 years and growth is now excessive and is overgrowing our neighbour's house and roof (no.7) (photos attached) with risk of causing damage if branches fall in a storm. We believe that periodic and careful maintenance will prolong the life of this cherished tree which is an important feature of the area. Following the previous refusal of 20/02160/TPO this new application follows the recommendations of the case officer report: 1) Crown thin by up to a maximum of 15% in density, ensuring that the thinning operation is evenly distributed throughout the crown system and not confined to the central crown areas. 2) Crown lifting to a maximum height above ground level of 4.5m achieved primarily by the removal of secondary and sub branches only. 3) Lateral reduction of those branches to over extended lateral branches by around 1.5m 4) All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points. On completion of works the crown shall retain a natural and balance appearance.
As published by the council, reference 20/02833/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 20/02833/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 17 Dec 2020
- Validated
- 17 Dec 2020
- Decided
- 4 Feb 2021
- Ward
- Reigate
- Decision by
- Neighbourhood Development Manager
- Postcode
- RH2 0EA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 2 refused.
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23/00775/TPO Refused
Greenbank 9 Alders Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0EA
Pin Oak (LHS side of property, close to boundary) - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.5m. The lower SE, S & SW (overhanging neighbouring property) laterals have been reduced heavily in the past in an attempt to pull into shape - reduce regrowth back to suitable live growth in line with remaining canopy. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth. Remove any major deadwood over 20mm diameter. Suitable access for our tracked MEWP - take boards to protect lawn from track damage. Measurements: Pre works - 26x19m Post works - 23.5x16.5m.
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23/00083/TPO Refused
Greenbank 9 Alders Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0EA
T1 Pin Oak (LHS side of property) - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 3m. The lower SE & S laterals have been reduced heavily in the past in an attempt to pull into shape - reduce regrowth back to suitable live growth in line with remaining canopy. Remove and major deadwood over 20mm diameter. Reason - to allow more light into rear of 9 Alders Road where the main living area is situated and to control the height and spread of the tree, particularly over the neighbours property where the lower canopy 'over' extends past the remaining crown. Deadwood to be removed for safety purposes. Pre works 26x19m Post works 23x 16m
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Dec 2020
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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4 Feb 2021
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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14 Sep 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 4 February 2021, 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.
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