Planning application
21/00936/TPO
16 Ellington Way Epsom Downs Epsom Surrey KT18 5TA
Proposal
G1 - 2 x Sycamore Trees: Crown reduce and re-shape by approximately 2.5m and remove any dead and diseased wood. Crown height approximately 17m Crown spread approxmately 11m. Reasons: to generate light into the property and garden, to maintain the tree's size in proximity to the property and garden, for visual amenity.
As published by the council, reference 21/00936/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Apr 2021
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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7 Jun 2021
Decision issued: Refused
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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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23/01692/TPO Granted
5 Ellington Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5TA
T1- x1 ash tree front garden, reduce and reshape crown by 2 metres retaining a healthy growth, lift canopy 2 metres from ground level. Crown clean removing all defects within tree. outgrowing surrounding area, health and safety reasons branches have been shedding. Part of a regular maintenance program maintaining a tree at a suitable size for its location.
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23/01793/TPO Granted
6 Ellington Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5TA
Ash (T1) reduce and reshape crown by 2.5 metres whilst maintaining a healthy growth, crown clean removing all defects within tree. Part of a regular maintenance program to maintain tree at a suitable size for its location, outgrowing surrounding area. Squirrels infestation also causing damage to clients roof due to them jumping from tree to roof area.
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23/01641/TPO Granted
15 Ellington Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5TA
Yew (T1 and T2) - Reduce crown of both trees by up to 1m and cut back the limb which is overhanging the boundary to be in line with the tree's canopy - appx 3-4m.
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23/01346/TPO Granted
14 Ellington Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5TA
Ash (T1) - Reduce the height by 3m and lateral branches by 1m, to create more light in the garden. Beech (T2) - Reduce the height by 2m and lateral branches by 2m, to create more light in the garden. Beech (T3) - Reduce the height by 2m and lateral branches by 2m, to create more light in the garden. Silver Birch (T4) - No work required
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23/02440/TPO Refused
5 Ellington Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5TA
T1 - x1 beech tree rear garden reduce and reshape crown by 2 metres whilst maintaining healthy growth thin by 20%. Part of a maintenance program to maintain a tree at a suitable size for its location. outgrowing surrounding area.
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23/02337/HHOLD Granted
Timbercroft 24 Beech Grove Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UG
Erection of a single storey side infill extension (part retrospective)
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In Reigate and Banstead
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26/00914/TPO Granted
8 Hill View Close Tadworth Surrey KT20 5QA
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26/00863/TPO Granted
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26/00849/TPO Granted
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APPROVAL FOR T1 ONLY T1 Beech (Fagus sylvatica): Multi-stem specimen, three co-dominant stems. Crown reduce by 2.5-3m all round with selective end eight removal on all three stems to redistribute loading and reduce leverage on stem unions. Subject to TPO: RE1204
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26/00916/TPO Granted
25 Courtlands Crescent Banstead Surrey SM7 2PL
MODIFIED SEPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 T1 - Beech - All round crown reduction by 2 meters. T2 - Sycamore - Re-pollard to previous points (approx. 2m reduction). T3 - Beech -All round crown reduction by 2 meters. This work represents the continuation of an established pollarding cycle to manage the tree's canopy weight. The reductions are necessary to maintain statutory clearance over the adjacent public highway and footway. Managing the crown via this routine cycle mitigates excessive seasonal shading.
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26/01188/TPO Awaiting decision
4 Maplehurst Close Burgh Heath Surrey KT20 5FU
T1: Beech (rear garden, left tree) - Reduce overall canopy by 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. The aim of the reduction is to minimise the chance of failure and to keep the tree maintained at a reasonable size before a more drastic reduction may be needed in the future. There is a poor V-shaped union between two co-dominant stems, which the reduction will reduce tip weight and minimise sail. The reduction will also aim to maintain a natural looking tree, pruning to appropriate growth points. T2: Lime (rear garden, right tree) - Reduce height of canopy by 3m and laterals reduce by 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. Epicormic growth to be removed from the main stem. The aim of the reduction is to keep the tree managed and to reduce the risk of failure. The tree has been lifted to 60% of its height, canopy starting at 11m. The reduction will lessen the sail, whilst keeping the tree maintained at reasonable points before a more drastic reduction is required in the future. The reduction will also aim to create a more visually appealing shape, whilst maintaining a natural looking tree. All major deadwood of 25mm in diameter or larger to be removed from both trees.