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Mere Lodge 14 The Avenue Tadworth Surrey KT20 5AP

Granted Reigate and Banstead 23/01864/CAN Conservation Area Notice

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Yew (T1) - To reduce mature Yew tree located in the front garden by 0.5m over driveway to reduce encroachment. All branches will be pruned to appropriate growth points. All works are carried out to BS 3998: 2010 Tree work recommendations. A well balanced shape will be maintained. Yew (T2 ) - To section fell mature Yew trees located behind the garage area using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are causing damage to the paved areas. Thuja Plicata (T3 & T4) - To section fell 2x mature Thuja Plicata located by the side entrance using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are obstructing the side access and have been poorly reduced in the past. Cypress (G5) - To section fell 13x mature Cypress located along the left hand side boundary using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are causing excessive shade. Willows (T6 & T7) - To section fell 2x mature Willows located in the rear garden using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. Lawson Cypress (T8) - To section fell mature Lawson Cypress located at the rear of the garden using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts.

As published by the council, reference 23/01864/CAN

Application record

Reference
23/01864/CAN
Type
Conservation Area Notice
Status
Decided (Approved)
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
11 Sep 2023
Validated
11 Sep 2023
Decided
16 Oct 2023
Ward
Lower Kingswood Tadworth And Walton
Decision by
Neighbourhood Development Manager
Postcode
KT20 5AP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00249/CAN Granted

    Mere Lodge 14 The Avenue Tadworth Surrey KT20 5AP

    T1 - Willow - To section fell small Willow that has a heavy lean over the neighbouring parking area and causing nuisance to cars below.

    Decided 23 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Sep 2023

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 16 Oct 2023

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 16 October 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.

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