23 Birch Grove Kingswood Surrey KT20 6QU

1. 5 Sep 2022

   Received by Reigate and Banstead

2. 31 Oct 2022

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

• 24 Birch Grove Kingswood Surrey KT20 6QU

  22/02369/TPO Submitted 1 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  T1. Oak. Oak. Reduce crown by 1.5m to the previous cut points. Crown lift drooping branches by 1.5m. T2. Oak. Reduce crown by 1m to the previous cut points. Crown lift drooping branches by 1m. T3. Oak. Reduce crown by 1m to the previous cut points. Crown lift drooping branches by 1m.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 16 Birch Grove Kingswood Surrey KT20 6QU

  22/02371/TPO Submitted 27 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  T1. Oak. Prune to reduce branch length by 1m. Prune out all internal rubbing and crossing branches. T2. Sweet Chestnut. Prune to reduce branch length by 1m. Prune out all internal rubbing and crossing branches. Crown lift by 1m.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 15 Birch Grove Kingswood Surrey KT20 6QU

  23/00895/CLP Submitted 11 May 2023 50 yards away

  Use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling and the proposed mobile home meets the definition of a caravan as set out in the Caravan Sites Act 1968, and as amended in October 2006 (CSA). As amended on 03/07/2023

  Refused Lawful development 5 docs
  Domestic

• Asgard 8 Birch Grove Kingswood Surrey KT20 6QU

  25/02095/TPO Submitted 18 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  1 English oak- Re-prune west crown extent by up to 3m back to previous pruning points, removing established epicormic regrowth only; and leaving wounds no greater than 60mm diameter and west crown extent no closer than 5m from trunk. 2 English oak - Re-prune entire crown by up to 3m, back to previous pruning points, removing established epicormic regrowth only; and leaving wounds no greater than 70mm diameter and crown extents no closer than 5m from trunk. G1 Leyland cypress- Cut back overhanging west crown extent of off-site group of cypress trees growing along entire length of rear garden by up to 4.5m back towards fenceline, leaving wounds no greater than 50mm diameter.

  Withdrawn Trees 4 docs

• Gleneagles 18 Birch Grove Kingswood Surrey KT20 6QU

  24/00288/HHOLD Submitted 13 Feb 2024 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension. Demolition of existing store to the flank and rebuilding store with pitch roof.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Birch Grove Kingswood Surrey KT20 6QU

  25/01836/TPO Submitted 8 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  T1 - Birch tree: Prune to reduce the height by 1.5m and lateral spread by 0.75m, pruning to significant growth points. T2 - Oak: Reduce the crown by 20%, pruning to significant growth points and not beyond the previous cut points. This includes reducing height by 1.5m and shortening lateral branches by 0.75m.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 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
• 26/01311/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
• 26/01608/TPO Awaiting decision

  Point Piper 5 Lilley Drive Kingswood Surrey KT20 6JA

  1. Oak rear garden. Dieback throughout crown likely to be attributed Oak decline. Crown reduce removing 8 metres in height and shorten lateral branches by upto 2m to leave a balanced even crown whilst retaining as much live foliage as possible. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth and shall not exceed beyond the previous crown reduction points. Additional information - Height pre 25m post 17m crown spread pre 13m post 10m. Description of works. Tree in poor condition to be reduced to stable live growth to create a more balaced crown.

  Trees