Planning application
Beech House 5 De Burgh Park Banstead Surrey SM7 2PP
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1 - Beech Tree is in early stages of decline. Noticeable thinning (as shown in additional photographs) of leaf cover and leaf size on 2/3 of the tree. Very little/no evidence of extension growth this season. Entire tree as viewed from ground level up into the canopy is extremely sparse. (please see attached photographs) NO scope for any water penetration from root spread. Completely tarmacked over. Requesting permission to fell to ground level.
As published by the council, reference 23/01275/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 23/01275/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Refused)
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 13 Jul 2023
- Validated
- 13 Jul 2023
- Decided
- 11 Sep 2023
- Ward
- Banstead Village
- Decision by
- Neighbourhood Development Manager
- Postcode
- SM7 2PP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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23/01919/TPO Granted
Beech House 5 De Burgh Park Banstead Surrey SM7 2PP
T1 Beech. Specifications: Clean out crown of all dead wood, lightly thin by 5% maximum. Reasons: Good tree maintenance
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2023
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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11 Sep 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
15 documents on file for this application
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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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