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1 Poplar Close Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LH

Refused Reigate and Banstead 21/01429/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

Fell one silver birch

As published by the council, reference 21/01429/TPO

Application record

Reference
21/01429/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided (Refused)
Decision
Refused
Received
24 May 2021
Validated
24 May 2021
Decided
19 Jul 2021
Ward
Nork
Decision by
Principal Planning Officer
Postcode
KT17 3LH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/00581/TPO Withdrawn

    1 Poplar Close Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LH

    T4 Plum - Fell, previous poor pruning over the path has left the tree imbalance with over extended branches over the neighbours garden at risk of failure .Removal will allow the Hazel to re establish. T6 Hazel reduce to 3 metres to re balance and establish form Dimensions after pruning H 3m W 2m. T7 Winter cherry lightly reduce by 1 metre to reestablish form. Dimensions after pruning H 3m W4m.

    Decided 29 Apr 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 May 2021

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 19 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

5 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Poplar House 9 Poplar Close Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LH

    22/01760/TPO Submitted 4 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    T1. Robinia - adjacent to no 9 - Reduce the canopy by 1.5 metres providing 2 metres clearance from the property. - To improve light filtration into the house and garden preventing the trees becoming over dominant in relation to the size of the garden and proximity to the house. T2 Ash - Reduce the canopy by 1.5 metres providing 2 metres clearance from the property. - To improve light filtration into the house and garden preventing the trees becoming over dominant in relation to the size of the garden and proximity to the house.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 4 Poplar Close Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LH

    25/01648/TPO Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Request the removal of Blue Atlas Cedar.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • Poplar House 9 Poplar Close Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LH

    25/02234/TPO Submitted 10 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    T1 False Acacia - Reduce the canopy by approximately 3 metres around the historical pruning points, to prevent excessive shading and reduce waste/leaves falling on the property. Dimensions after pruning H 14m W 9m. T3 Cherry - Reduce the crown by 1 metre. to reestablish form after previous poor pruning. Dimensions after pruning H 4m W 5m

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 1 Poplar Close Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LH

    26/00581/TPO Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    T4 Plum - Fell, previous poor pruning over the path has left the tree imbalance with over extended branches over the neighbours garden at risk of failure .Removal will allow the Hazel to re establish. T6 Hazel reduce to 3 metres to re balance and establish form Dimensions after pruning H 3m W 2m. T7 Winter cherry lightly reduce by 1 metre to reestablish form. Dimensions after pruning H 3m W4m.

    Withdrawn Trees 6 docs
  • 58 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN

    22/01949/HHOLD Submitted 20 Sep 2022 50 yards away

    Proposed pitched roof to replace existing flat roof.

    Granted Householder 6 docs
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  • 16 Poplar Close Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LH

    22/00748/HHOLD Submitted 30 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    Single storey front extension.

    Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
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In Reigate and Banstead

  • 26/01653/TPO Awaiting decision

    2 Sussex Close Reigate Surrey RH2 7DL

    Front Garden T1& T2 - Conifer x2. Crown lift of 2.5 metres. Crown lifting/removing low growth to maintain the statutory heights over footpaths. It is the cause of unreasonable shade to the front elevation of the property. The subject trees are interfering with the reasonable enjoyment of a large proportion of the surrounding area

    Trees
  • 26/01635/TPO Awaiting decision

    Cleave Prior Cottage Bridge Way Chipstead Surrey CR5 3PX

    T1 - Lime tree, rear garden. Remove 2 branches (6 metre cut) encroaching onto house x1 left hand branch encroaching onto house. Outgrowing surrounding area cause for concern to client.

    Trees
  • 26/01634/TPO Awaiting decision

    4 Copley Way Tadworth Surrey KT20 5QS

    T1 Willow tree rear garden pollard back to previous pollard points 2.5m. Part of maintenance programme maintaining tree at suitable size for its location.

    Trees
  • 26/01651/TPO Awaiting decision

    Chart Grange 6 Pilgrims Way Reigate Surrey RH2 9LG

    T1 Oak - Reduce lateral branches growing over 18 and 16 Brokes way by 1.5m back to suitable growth points. Tree is now overhanging gardens and causing excessive shading.

    Trees
  • 26/01311/TPO Refused

    10 Hill House Drive Reigate Surrey RH2 8BH

    Crown reduction of 2 Cedar trees in rear garden, reducing the height and spread of the trees by up to 2 metres. Remove storm damaged branches and major deadwood greater than 10mm diameter. Works to prevent further damage. Height pre 22m post 20m crown spread pre 14m post 12m

    Received 12 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees