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Towers Watson Watson House 24 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9PQ

Granted Reigate and Banstead 23/00730/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 - Cedar - Reduce the lateral peripheral growth to the south, east and north only to maintain a clearance of 500mm between the crown and the adjacent scaffold, as required to maintain such clearance for the duration of the project only (approximately 12 months). T2 - Cedar - Reduce the lateral peripheral growth to the north only to maintain a clearance of 500mm between the crown and the adjacent scaffold, as required to maintain such clearance for the duration of the project only (approximately 12 months).

As published by the council, reference 23/00730/TPO

Application record

Reference
23/00730/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided (Approved)
Decision
Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
Received
13 Apr 2023
Validated
13 Apr 2023
Decided
26 May 2023
Ward
Reigate
Decision by
Neighbourhood Development Manager
Postcode
RH2 9PQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00792/F Awaiting decision

    Towers Watson Watson House 24 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9PQ

    Proposed installation of new mechanical plant services, including 5 no. air source heat pumps (ASHPs), 22 no. VRV external units and 4 no. penthouse louvres

    Submitted 8 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 23/01593/CLP Granted

    Towers Watson Watson House 24 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9PQ

    Full refurbishment of degraded Spanish slate roof with a 60% recycled slate tile to provide a long lifespan and lower maintenance.

    Decided 13 Sep 2023 Lawful development
  • 22/02268/TPO Granted

    Towers Watson Watson House 24 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9PQ

    T1 - Cedrus libanii - lift low crown 5 metres above ground level (by removing up to 1.0 metre) - for security camera view. T2 - Cedrus libanii - lift low crown 5 metres above ground level (by removing up to 1.0 metre) , west side of canopy - reduce by up to 2 metres - a combination of individual shoot tips and light thinning by up to 10% - to balance the tree and for security camera view. T3 - Cedrus atlantica glauca - crown lift to approximately 2 metre height above ground level (by removing up to 0.5 metres) - to promote good form.

    Decided 7 Dec 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Apr 2023

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 26 May 2023

    Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

  3. 21 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 26 May 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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  • Towers Watson Watson House 24 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9PQ

    22/02268/TPO Submitted 12 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    T1 - Cedrus libanii - lift low crown 5 metres above ground level (by removing up to 1.0 metre) - for security camera view. T2 - Cedrus libanii - lift low crown 5 metres above ground level (by removing up to 1.0 metre) , west side of canopy - reduce by up to 2 metres - a combination of individual shoot tips and light thinning by up to 10% - to balance the tree and for security camera view. T3 - Cedrus atlantica glauca - crown lift to approximately 2 metre height above ground level (by removing up to 0.5 metres) - to promote good form.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • Towers Watson Watson House 24 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9PQ

    23/01593/CLP Submitted 31 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    Full refurbishment of degraded Spanish slate roof with a 60% recycled slate tile to provide a long lifespan and lower maintenance.

    Granted Lawful development Roofing 9 docs

  • Towers Watson Watson House 24 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9PQ

    26/00792/F Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    81% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

    Proposed installation of new mechanical plant services, including 5 no. air source heat pumps (ASHPs), 22 no. VRV external units and 4 no. penthouse louvres

    Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

  • Sunningdale 28 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9QT

    26/01435/TPO Submitted 15 Sep 2026 100 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

    Crown reduction to sycamore tree by 1.5m. Tree is large and root system is causing issues to pathway and bins storage area.

    Awaiting decision Trees

  • Sunningdale 28 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9QT

    26/00491/CAN Submitted 23 Mar 2026 100 yards away

    Proposal to fell large Sycamore to the rear of the property, roots are causing damage to the pathway.

    Withdrawn 5 docs

  • Homebase Rushworth Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QG

    24/01505/CLP Submitted 29 Oct 2024 100 yards away

    To confirm that the existing Homebase on Rushworth road, Reigate RH2 0QC ('the site) can lawfully be used for all uses within class e(a) - (g) inclusive of the town and country planning (use classes) order 1987 (as amended), together with there being no restriction on the retail goods permitted to be sold.

    Granted Lawful development 10 docs

In Reigate and Banstead

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    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

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  • 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