Planning application
23/01433/TPO
1 Little Chesters Nursery Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7TX
Proposal
T1 - Hornbeam - Re-pollard by approximately 3m to original reduction/pollard points. T2 - Hornbeam - Reduce/reform by approximately a 5m reduction and 2-3m lateral reduction; to bring in line with T1 and produce a balanced/matching pair of trees. Reasons: To produce more architectural appearance of trees. To let more light into surrounding shrubbery and lawn/garden area.
As published by the council, reference 23/01433/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2023
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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22 Aug 2023
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
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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Within 500 metres
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23/02154/TPO Granted
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23/01498/CAN Granted
1 Little Chesters Nursery Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7TX
T1 Beech: 1-2m reduction all over, to allow light into garden area.
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23/01492/CAN Granted
1 Little Chesters Nursery Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7TX
T1, T2, T3 - Holly - Reduce 2-3m, to allow more light onto ground area. T4 - Sorbus - Fell, poor form/supressed tree. T5 - Robinia - Reduce 3m, stem decay
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23/01161/HHOLD Granted
49 Breech Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7SJ
Two storey side extension and first floor rear extension over existing single storey rear extension.
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23/02233/CAN Granted
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26/00950/CAN Awaiting decision
The Old Rectory Breech Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7SD
To redue line of conifer trees situated at the bottom of the rear garden. Reduced in height by approximately 4 meters The reason for works is due to a recent failure of one stem. This will significantly reduce sail weight and form an even, well-balanced shape.
Other trees applications
In Reigate and Banstead
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26/00914/TPO Granted
8 Hill View Close Tadworth Surrey KT20 5QA
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26/00863/TPO Granted
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MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 T1 Oak - Oak (T1 of the application, G23 of the Order) - remove selected lowest branch growing towards 1 Brookwood Park back to source; reduce remaining laterals growing towards 1 Brookwood Park by no more than 1.5m or to a suitable growth point or whichever comes first. T2 Oak Oak (T2 of the application, G23 of the Order) reduce laterals growing towards 1 Brookwood Park by no more than 1.5m or to a suitable growth point or whichever comes first.
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26/00849/TPO Granted
26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
APPROVAL FOR T1 ONLY T1 Beech (Fagus sylvatica): Multi-stem specimen, three co-dominant stems. Crown reduce by 2.5-3m all round with selective end eight removal on all three stems to redistribute loading and reduce leverage on stem unions. Subject to TPO: RE1204
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26/00916/TPO Granted
25 Courtlands Crescent Banstead Surrey SM7 2PL
MODIFIED SEPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 T1 - Beech - All round crown reduction by 2 meters. T2 - Sycamore - Re-pollard to previous points (approx. 2m reduction). T3 - Beech -All round crown reduction by 2 meters. This work represents the continuation of an established pollarding cycle to manage the tree's canopy weight. The reductions are necessary to maintain statutory clearance over the adjacent public highway and footway. Managing the crown via this routine cycle mitigates excessive seasonal shading.
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26/01188/TPO Awaiting decision
4 Maplehurst Close Burgh Heath Surrey KT20 5FU
T1: Beech (rear garden, left tree) - Reduce overall canopy by 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. The aim of the reduction is to minimise the chance of failure and to keep the tree maintained at a reasonable size before a more drastic reduction may be needed in the future. There is a poor V-shaped union between two co-dominant stems, which the reduction will reduce tip weight and minimise sail. The reduction will also aim to maintain a natural looking tree, pruning to appropriate growth points. T2: Lime (rear garden, right tree) - Reduce height of canopy by 3m and laterals reduce by 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. Epicormic growth to be removed from the main stem. The aim of the reduction is to keep the tree managed and to reduce the risk of failure. The tree has been lifted to 60% of its height, canopy starting at 11m. The reduction will lessen the sail, whilst keeping the tree maintained at reasonable points before a more drastic reduction is required in the future. The reduction will also aim to create a more visually appealing shape, whilst maintaining a natural looking tree. All major deadwood of 25mm in diameter or larger to be removed from both trees.