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12 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

Refused Reigate and Banstead 23/01873/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

T1 Lime - To crown reduce by up to 3m in all dimensions. To manage trees crown within proximity to surroundings. T2 Hornbeam - To reduce in height by up to 4m and reduce to previous points on the sides. To manage trees crown within proximity to surroundings.

As published by the council, reference 23/01873/TPO

Application record

Reference
23/01873/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided (Refused)
Decision
Refused
Received
11 Sep 2023
Validated
11 Sep 2023
Decided
7 Dec 2023
Ward
Meadvale And St Johns
Decision by
Neighbourhood Development Manager
Postcode
RH2 7EJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 24/00143/TPO Granted

    12 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

    AMENDED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2. T1-Lime (as per plan provided)-Selectively prune by reducing the length of the branches forming the canopy sides by a maximum of 1.5 meters. Selectively prune by crown lifting the outer canopy edge/branch extremities necessary to achieve a maximum of 5.0 meters above ground clearance on all sides. This consented crown lifting excludes the removal of any primary branches, originating directly from the trunk within the sought height clearance. T2-Horbeam (as per plan provided)- Selectively prune by crown lifting the outer canopy edge/branch extremities necessary to achieve a maximum of 5.0 meters above ground clearance on all sides. This consented crown lifting is limited to removing and shortening small diameter branches less than 25 mm in diameter, and excludes the removal of any primary branches, originating directly from the trunk within the sought above ground height clearance.

    Decided 8 Mar 2024 Trees
  • 24/00078/CLP Granted

    12 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

    Construction of pool house to the rear of the garden.

    Decided 8 Mar 2024 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Sep 2023

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 7 Dec 2023

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 12 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

    24/00143/TPO Submitted 24 Jan 2024 50 yards away

    AMENDED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2. T1-Lime (as per plan provided)-Selectively prune by reducing the length of the branches forming the canopy sides by a maximum of 1.5 meters. Selectively prune by crown lifting the outer canopy edge/branch extremities necessary to achieve a maximum of 5.0 meters above ground clearance on all sides. This consented crown lifting excludes the removal of any primary branches, originating directly from the trunk within the sought height clearance. T2-Horbeam (as per plan provided)- Selectively prune by crown lifting the outer canopy edge/branch extremities necessary to achieve a maximum of 5.0 meters above ground clearance on all sides. This consented crown lifting is limited to removing and shortening small diameter branches less than 25 mm in diameter, and excludes the removal of any primary branches, originating directly from the trunk within the sought above ground height clearance.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • West Garth 20 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

    23/02401/HHOLD Submitted 22 Nov 2023 50 yards away

    Removal of existing rear conservatory and replacement with an infill two storey extension. Plus a single storey side and rear extension. As amended on 05/01/2024

    Granted Householder Extension 26 docs
    Small domestic

  • 12 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

    24/00078/CLP Submitted 18 Jan 2024 50 yards away

    Construction of pool house to the rear of the garden.

    Granted Lawful development 6 docs

  • West Garth 20 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

    23/02401/DET04 Submitted 8 Feb 2024 50 yards away

    Submission of Tree Protection Plan details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 23/02401/HHOLD. Removal of existing rear conservatory and replacement with an infill two storey extension. Plus a single storey side and rear extension.

    Granted Conditions Extension Trees 7 docs
    Small domestic

  • Ridgeways 8 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

    25/00388/DET12 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of Tree Protection Plan details pursuant to condition 12 of permission 25/00388/F. Demolition of the existing dwelling and replacement with a 2 storey dwelling (Plus loft space), double garage, summer house and inground pool.

    Granted Demolition Trees
    Domestic

  • Ridgeways 8 High Trees Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EJ

    25/00388/DET13 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of landscaping details pursuant to condition 13 of permission 25/00388/F. Demolition of the existing dwelling and replacement with a 2 storey dwelling (Plus loft space), double garage, summer house and inground pool.

    Granted Demolition
    Domestic

In Reigate and Banstead

  • 26/01653/TPO Awaiting decision

    2 Sussex Close Reigate Surrey RH2 7DL

    Front Garden T1& T2 - Conifer x2. Crown lift of 2.5 metres. Crown lifting/removing low growth to maintain the statutory heights over footpaths. It is the cause of unreasonable shade to the front elevation of the property. The subject trees are interfering with the reasonable enjoyment of a large proportion of the surrounding area

    Trees
  • 26/01635/TPO Awaiting decision

    Cleave Prior Cottage Bridge Way Chipstead Surrey CR5 3PX

    T1 - Lime tree, rear garden. Remove 2 branches (6 metre cut) encroaching onto house x1 left hand branch encroaching onto house. Outgrowing surrounding area cause for concern to client.

    Trees
  • 26/01634/TPO Awaiting decision

    4 Copley Way Tadworth Surrey KT20 5QS

    T1 Willow tree rear garden pollard back to previous pollard points 2.5m. Part of maintenance programme maintaining tree at suitable size for its location.

    Trees
  • 26/01651/TPO Awaiting decision

    Chart Grange 6 Pilgrims Way Reigate Surrey RH2 9LG

    T1 Oak - Reduce lateral branches growing over 18 and 16 Brokes way by 1.5m back to suitable growth points. Tree is now overhanging gardens and causing excessive shading.

    Trees
  • 26/01311/TPO Refused

    10 Hill House Drive Reigate Surrey RH2 8BH

    Crown reduction of 2 Cedar trees in rear garden, reducing the height and spread of the trees by up to 2 metres. Remove storm damaged branches and major deadwood greater than 10mm diameter. Works to prevent further damage. Height pre 22m post 20m crown spread pre 14m post 12m

    Received 12 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees