Planning application
16 Walkfield Drive Epsom Downs Epsom Surrey KT18 5UF
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
To remove mature beech tree situated on the left hand side of front boundary next to both property and neighbouring property.To be removed due to being far to large for its surroundings growing way over property roof and windows. as well as showing extensive surface roots (pictures shown in application).Showing fears of potential subsidence to property.Replacement Fagus sylvatica to be planted in its place.
As published by the council, reference 21/02923/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 21/02923/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Refused)
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 11 Nov 2021
- Validated
- 11 Nov 2021
- Decided
- 6 Jan 2022
- Ward
- Tattenham Corner And Preston
- Decision by
- Neighbourhood Development Manager
- Postcode
- KT18 5UF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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22/00863/TPO Granted
16 Walkfield Drive Epsom Downs Epsom Surrey KT18 5UF
SEE CONDITION 1 To crown reduce mature beech tree situated on front drive by 2-2.5 meters.This will prevent lateral branches encrouching over both property and neighbouring properties.To also remove all major deadwood.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Nov 2021
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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6 Jan 2022
Decision issued: Refused
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8 Oct 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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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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