Planning application
23/01281/TPO
15 Harpurs Tadworth Surrey KT20 5UD
Proposal
MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITIONT1 Beech - Growing within a closed canopy sheltered group. Tall drawn-up in form. Twin-stemmed from 4m above ground level, with sub-dominant stem on the North side. Both stems entwined, with natural bracing. Suppressed by more dominant neighbour. Asymmetrical crown, with crown entirely off-set from base. Squirrel damage in crown. Dominant tree within group. Co-dominant from 2m above ground level, with tight compression fork. Proposed works: To crown reduce T1 Beech, by up to 2.5m. To reduce loading on damaged structural limbs. Recent limb failure caused damage to the neighbouring property, see photos. The tree has multiple places where it has been damaged, the photos from within the crown were taken when the failed limb was removed 19 June 2023.
As published by the council, reference 23/01281/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2023
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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21 Aug 2023
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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23/01224/NMAMD1 Granted
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26/01188/TPO Awaiting decision
4 Maplehurst Close Burgh Heath Surrey KT20 5FU
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