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10 Ashley Drive Banstead Surrey SM7 2AG

Refused Reigate and Banstead 23/00353/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

Rear: Large Beech o Reduce overall by approximately 2-3m to a suitable growth point above previous points, leaving a natural balanced shape Due to Meripilus at base of tree the client wishes to retain the tree so canopy reduction is strongly recommended to reduce wind loading

As published by the council, reference 23/00353/TPO

Application record

Reference
23/00353/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided (Refused)
Decision
Refused
Received
20 Feb 2023
Validated
20 Feb 2023
Decided
17 Apr 2023
Ward
Banstead Village
Decision by
Principal Planning Officer
Postcode
SM7 2AG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • 26/01208/TPO Awaiting decision

    10 Ashley Drive Banstead Surrey SM7 2AG

    T1 Copper beech tree to reduce the overall size of crown by 3 meters remove all dead dying and dangerous branches. This tree is causing excessive shading to house and garden and all surrounding neighbours.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 22/02766/TPO Refused

    10 Ashley Drive Banstead Surrey SM7 2AG

    Rear: Large Beech, reduce overall by approximately 3m (below previous points)

    Decided 6 Feb 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Feb 2023

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 17 Apr 2023

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 21 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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6 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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    22/02766/TPO Submitted 16 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Rear: Large Beech, reduce overall by approximately 3m (below previous points)

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