Planning application
15 Downs Wood Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1 - Beech Reduce sides by 2.5-3 metrres, reduce top by 4 metrres, thin internal growth by 15%. T2 - Beech Reduce sides by 2.5-3 metrres, reduce top by 4 metrres, thin internal growth by 15%. T3 - Beech reduce all round by 3-4 metres
As published by the council, reference 23/01051/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 23/01051/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Refused)
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 22 May 2023
- Validated
- 22 May 2023
- Decided
- 17 Jul 2023
- Ward
- Tattenham Corner And Preston
- Decision by
- Neighbourhood Development Manager
- Postcode
- KT18 5UH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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26/00968/TPO Granted
15 Downs Wood Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH
MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 G1 - Group of X3 Beech Trees Action - Reduce heights by up to 3 metres to blend with surrounding Beech Trees (neighbours) Reason - Reduce soil area of crown form and ensure longevity of trees in windy environment. Evidence of X3 Woodpecker holes in main trunk of rear tree. Indication of potential long term structural vulnerability.
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23/02133/TPO Granted
15 Downs Wood Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH
Crown lift 3 no. Beech trees leave 5 metre clearance
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 May 2023
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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17 Jul 2023
Decision issued: Refused
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30 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 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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