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26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

Refused Reigate and Banstead 21/01520/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

Taxus baccata removed Fagus sylvatica crown lifted to 4.5m, this is achieved by the removal of secondary and sub branches only. Also to be crown thinned by a maximum of 15%

As published by the council, reference 21/01520/TPO

Application record

Reference
21/01520/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided (Refused)
Decision
Refused
Received
1 Jun 2021
Validated
1 Jun 2021
Decided
27 Jul 2021
Ward
Reigate
Decision by
Neighbourhood Development Manager
Postcode
RH2 9DZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

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

  • 26/00849/TPO Granted

    26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    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

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 25/01646/CAN Granted

    26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    X2 Acer Platanoides to be reduced by 2.5m below previous reduction points leaving branch lengths of 5m. X1 Betula Utilis 'Jacquemonti' removed leaving a low stump.

    Decided 20 Oct 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 21/02732/TPO Granted

    26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    Fagus sylvatica in rear garden to be crown lifted to 4.5m, this is to be achieved by the removal of secondary and sub lateral branches only. Crown thinned by 15% in density, ensuring the crown thinning is evenly distributed throughout the crown system. Taxus baccata crown lifted to a height of 4m.

    Decided 25 Nov 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Jun 2021

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 27 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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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.

Nearby applications

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  • 26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    21/02732/TPO Submitted 20 Oct 2021 50 yards away

    Fagus sylvatica in rear garden to be crown lifted to 4.5m, this is to be achieved by the removal of secondary and sub lateral branches only. Crown thinned by 15% in density, ensuring the crown thinning is evenly distributed throughout the crown system. Taxus baccata crown lifted to a height of 4m.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 22 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    22/01187/HHOLD Submitted 23 May 2022 50 yards away

    Replacement of doors to rear elevation, widening and raising cill of existing window to side elevation and addition of two conservation rooflights to kitchen roof. Front elevation to remain as existing. As amended on 30/05/2022

    Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 22 docs
    Domestic
  • 26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    25/01646/CAN Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    X2 Acer Platanoides to be reduced by 2.5m below previous reduction points leaving branch lengths of 5m. X1 Betula Utilis 'Jacquemonti' removed leaving a low stump.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs
  • Somerley 38 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    23/00289/CAN Submitted 10 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    T1. Laurel hedge front RHS - Reduce height by 1 metre to match neighbours side and trim over garden retaining section closest to road to screen the house opposite. 5m tall section of hedge down to 4 m tall. To allow light into front of property T4. Apple rear garden - Remove stem interfering with phone line back to source - 7 m tall tree. Removing 5 diameter branch which is interfering with the phone line

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 4 docs
  • Abbeyfield House 34 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    23/01800/CAN Submitted 1 Sep 2023 50 yards away

    T1 Laurel- Reduce height by 1m and trim sides. General maintenance. T2 and T3 Yew- Reduce height by 1m and trim sides. General maintenance

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs
  • 26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ

    26/00849/TPO Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

    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

    Granted Trees 5 docs

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