13A Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

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

• 24/00117/TPO Granted

  13A Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

  T1 1 Beech tree: crown lift to leave 4.5 metre clearance by removing low pendulous branches back to their point of origin. Reduce the lateral spread by approximately 2 metres from the aspect where the branches are growing towards the property only Proximity to Property and Structural Concerns: The tree's close proximity to the patio raises concerns for the structural integrity of the building. Its biased lean and protruding buttress roots could potentially threaten the stability of nearby structures. Light Access: The tree significantly blocks natural light, affecting not only the living conditions within my property but also the health of other vegetation in the area. Maintenance and Aesthetics: Regular pruning and maintenance are crucial to control the size of the tree, ensuring its health and aesthetic appeal. This is in line with the objective to preserve the tree for its ecological and visual benefits. Impact on Neighboring Gardens: The tree's extensive canopy and root system are suppressing the growth in neighboring gardens, affecting the biodiversity and enjoyment of these outdoor spaces. Safety Concerns: Given its size and lean, there is a potential risk of branches falling, especially during adverse weather conditions, posing a safety hazard. Biodiversity and Ecological Balance: Pruning the tree will not only benefit the structural and aesthetic aspects but also promote a healthier ecological balance, allowing for increased sunlight and space for other species to thrive.

  Decided 15 Mar 2024 Trees
• 23/02404/TPO Refused

  13A Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

  T1 1 Beech tree: Clean to remove all dead, diseased, or crossing branches, thin 10% of the live branches throughout the canopy to allow more light and air penetration throughout the canopy/ reduce crown density/ reduce the risk of limb, stem or root failure due to sail effect, reduce the Height and Spread by approx 2.5 - 3m to balance and shape, raise the height of the lower branches to 4.5m in order to provide sunlight penetration to the understory and provide clearance Reasons: Proximity to Property and Structural Concerns: The tree's close proximity to the patio raises concerns for the structural integrity of the building. Its biased lean and protruding buttress roots could potentially threaten the stability of nearby structures. Light Access: The tree significantly blocks natural light, affecting not only the living conditions within my property but also the health of other vegetation in the area. Maintenance and Aesthetics: Regular pruning and maintenance are crucial to control the size of the tree, ensuring its health and aesthetic appeal. This is in line with the objective to preserve the tree for its ecological and visual benefits. Impact on Neighboring Gardens: The tree's extensive canopy and root system are suppressing the growth in neighboring gardens, affecting the biodiversity and enjoyment of these outdoor spaces. Safety Concerns: Given its size and lean, there is a potential risk of branches falling, especially during adverse weather conditions, posing a safety hazard. Biodiversity and Ecological Balance: Pruning the tree will not only benefit the structural and aesthetic aspects but also promote a healthier ecological balance, allowing for increased sunlight and space for other species to thrive.

  Decided 18 Jan 2024 Trees

1. 12 Sep 2023

   Received by Reigate and Banstead

2. 7 Nov 2023

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 30 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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• 13A Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

  23/02404/TPO Submitted 23 Nov 2023 0m away

  T1 1 Beech tree: Clean to remove all dead, diseased, or crossing branches, thin 10% of the live branches throughout the canopy to allow more light and air penetration throughout the canopy/ reduce crown density/ reduce the risk of limb, stem or root failure due to sail effect, reduce the Height and Spread by approx 2.5 - 3m to balance and shape, raise the height of the lower branches to 4.5m in order to provide sunlight penetration to the understory and provide clearance Reasons: Proximity to Property and Structural Concerns: The tree's close proximity to the patio raises concerns for the structural integrity of the building. Its biased lean and protruding buttress roots could potentially threaten the stability of nearby structures. Light Access: The tree significantly blocks natural light, affecting not only the living conditions within my property but also the health of other vegetation in the area. Maintenance and Aesthetics: Regular pruning and maintenance are crucial to control the size of the tree, ensuring its health and aesthetic appeal. This is in line with the objective to preserve the tree for its ecological and visual benefits. Impact on Neighboring Gardens: The tree's extensive canopy and root system are suppressing the growth in neighboring gardens, affecting the biodiversity and enjoyment of these outdoor spaces. Safety Concerns: Given its size and lean, there is a potential risk of branches falling, especially during adverse weather conditions, posing a safety hazard. Biodiversity and Ecological Balance: Pruning the tree will not only benefit the structural and aesthetic aspects but also promote a healthier ecological balance, allowing for increased sunlight and space for other species to thrive.

  Refused Trees 9 docs

• 13A Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

  24/00117/TPO Submitted 19 Jan 2024 0m away

  T1 1 Beech tree: crown lift to leave 4.5 metre clearance by removing low pendulous branches back to their point of origin. Reduce the lateral spread by approximately 2 metres from the aspect where the branches are growing towards the property only Proximity to Property and Structural Concerns: The tree's close proximity to the patio raises concerns for the structural integrity of the building. Its biased lean and protruding buttress roots could potentially threaten the stability of nearby structures. Light Access: The tree significantly blocks natural light, affecting not only the living conditions within my property but also the health of other vegetation in the area. Maintenance and Aesthetics: Regular pruning and maintenance are crucial to control the size of the tree, ensuring its health and aesthetic appeal. This is in line with the objective to preserve the tree for its ecological and visual benefits. Impact on Neighboring Gardens: The tree's extensive canopy and root system are suppressing the growth in neighboring gardens, affecting the biodiversity and enjoyment of these outdoor spaces. Safety Concerns: Given its size and lean, there is a potential risk of branches falling, especially during adverse weather conditions, posing a safety hazard. Biodiversity and Ecological Balance: Pruning the tree will not only benefit the structural and aesthetic aspects but also promote a healthier ecological balance, allowing for increased sunlight and space for other species to thrive.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 45 Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

  23/00153/HHOLD Submitted 25 Jan 2023 0m away

  Loft conversion and tiles to replace existing conservatory roof

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

  25/01510/CLE Submitted 22 Aug 2025 0m away

  Conversion of existing loft space into a new bedroom.

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• 45 Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

  22/02728/CLP Submitted 12 Dec 2022 0m away

  Loft conversion under 30m3 on a terrace property. New roof to existing conservatory to create a warmer more habitable space.

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docs

• Land Adjacent To 3 Hillside Close Banstead Surrey SM7 1ET

  26/00841/F Submitted 28 May 2026 2m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jul

  Construction of a single detached dwellinghouse. As amended on 01/07/2026 and on 19/08/2026.

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Domestic

• 26/01435/TPO Awaiting decision

  Sunningdale 28 London Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9QT

  Crown reduction to sycamore tree by 1.5m. Tree is large and root system is causing issues to pathway and bins storage area.

  Trees
• 26/01490/TPO Awaiting decision

  Buckles 55 Yew Tree Bottom Road Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3NQ

  Beach tree on front drive near main door entrance to house. Lowest limb west facing with old cable bracing in it. Reduce end branches only by 2 metre. 2 limb south east facing lowest limb in that direction. Reduce end branches by 2 metres. Remove all dead wood through out whole crown. Reasons for work a recent limb fell out of the tree on neighbours drive.

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• 26/01419/TPO Awaiting decision

  Millway End 18 Millway Reigate Surrey RH2 0RH

  Multiple lime trees at our property have TPOs on them and am just wanting to pollard/trim them back by 2m. Reason- to keep trees healthy

  Trees
• 26/01475/TPO Awaiting decision

  Holy Trinity Church Carlton Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2BX

  T1 Copper Beech - cut back branches on west and north west sides of crown only, by up to 1.5m. To provide clearance from building/brick work and to increase light levels over main entrance.

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• 26/01442/TPO Awaiting decision

  Apes Hill Sandy Lane Kingswood Surrey KT20 6NE

  T1 Silver Birch crown thin 10% crown lift to 3 meters and crown clean. T2 Silver Birch crown thin 10% crown lift to 3 meters and crown clean. T3 Sycamore remove remove the lowest 5-inch limb at approximately 6 meters from ground level growing over house remove all major squirell damage and crown clean. T4 Sycamore crown thin by 15% crown lift to 4 meters and remove all deadwood. T5 Silver Maple reduce back lateral face over house and garden by 2.5 meters and remove all deadwood. T6 Sycamore crown thin by 20% crown lift to 4 meters and crown clean. T7 Horse Chestnut crown thin by 20% crown lift to 4 meters and crown clean. T8 Horse Chestnut crown thin by 20% crown lift to 4 meters and crown clean. T9 Lime crown thin by 20% crown lift to 4 meters and crown clean. These trees have not been worked on for many years works to allow more natural light into the house and garden as they are causing excessive shading. Crown cleaning works to prevent sudden branch drop from the squirell damage and major deadwood.

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