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Highhurst Corner Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

Refused Reigate and Banstead 21/01105/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

T1 Oak - Remove. Has basal decay, black staining on the main stem and low amenity value.

As published by the council, reference 21/01105/TPO

Application record

Reference
21/01105/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided (Refused)
Decision
Refused
Received
23 Apr 2021
Validated
23 Apr 2021
Decided
18 Jun 2021
Ward
Chipstead, Kingswood And Woodmansterne
Decision by
Principal Planning Officer
Postcode
KT20 6LF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 1 refused.

  • 25/01640/HHOLD Granted

    Highhurst Corner Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

    Demolition of outbuildings, new raised roof and first-floor accommodation over previously-approved single-storey link building. New canopy to existing garage.

    Decided 31 Oct 2025 Householder
  • 23/01655/TPO Granted

    Highhurst Corner Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

    T1-Oak. 3.5-4m radial crown reduction (to include height). Reasons for work: The oak tree is showing signs of decline. The purpose of the reduction is to reduce end weight and mitigate down chance of limb/branch failure, especially as it partially hangs over The Chase ( a busy residential road).

    Decided 2 Oct 2023 Trees
  • 23/00763/HHOLD Granted

    Highhurst Corner Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

    Proposed single / two storey rear extensions and single storey side extension with internal alterations and erection of new garage with alteration swimming pool. As amended on 04/08/2023, 06/10/2023, 05/03/2024 and on 23/11/2023.

    Decided 21 May 2024 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Apr 2021

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 18 Jun 2021

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 21 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Reigate and Banstead refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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    21/00323/S73 Submitted 4 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Proposed sub-division into six apartments and external alterations to include 2no rear single storey extensions and alterations to fenestration and doors, together with associated parking, landscaping and ancillary works. Variation of Conditions 1, 5, 8 and 10 of Permission 19/00613/F. Amendment to approved plans minor changes to elevations. As amended on 11/05/2021, 12/05/2021, 14/05/2021 and on 21/05/2021.

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  • Highhurst Corner Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

    23/01655/TPO Submitted 7 Aug 2023 100 yards away

    T1-Oak. 3.5-4m radial crown reduction (to include height). Reasons for work: The oak tree is showing signs of decline. The purpose of the reduction is to reduce end weight and mitigate down chance of limb/branch failure, especially as it partially hangs over The Chase ( a busy residential road).

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • Highhurst Corner Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

    23/00763/HHOLD Submitted 5 Jun 2023 100 yards away

    Proposed single / two storey rear extensions and single storey side extension with internal alterations and erection of new garage with alteration swimming pool. As amended on 04/08/2023, 06/10/2023, 05/03/2024 and on 23/11/2023.

    Granted Householder Extension 16 docs
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  • Hornbeams Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

    23/01048/S73 Submitted 22 May 2023 100 yards away

    Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling. Variation of Condition 1 of permission 21/02165/F. Addition of a new 2 storey enlarged front entrance. Replacement of approved plans with updated plans, elevations and section to show the proposed enlarged front entrance. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/00017/S73 amendment to roof and addition of roof lights. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/02730/S73. Replacement of approved plans with updated plans, elevations and sections to show the proposed amendments to the approved scheme, proposed 2 x front elevation dormer windows

    Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Demolition +1 13 docs
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  • Highhurst Corner Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

    25/01640/HHOLD Submitted 22 Sep 2025 100 yards away

    Demolition of outbuildings, new raised roof and first-floor accommodation over previously-approved single-storey link building. New canopy to existing garage.

    Granted Householder Demolition 16 docs
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  • Hornbeams Waterhouse Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6LF

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    Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling. Variation of Condition 1 of permission 21/02165/F. Addition of a new 2 storey enlarged front entrance. Replacement of approved plans with updated plans, elevations and section to show the proposed enlarged front entrance. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/00017/S73 amendment to roof and addition of roof lights.

    Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Demolition 13 docs
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    Received 12 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees