Planning application
23/02257/TPO
8 Hitherwood Close Reigate Surrey RH2 0JJ
Proposal
T1 Weeping Willow Tree - Fell. The reason the severe lean of the tree towards the house and the trees proximity to the house. T2 Lombardy Poplar tree - Fell. Reason: I have climbed and pruned this tree twice and reduced the height once during the last several 15 years. Whilst climbing I observed structural defects in the form of severely included bark unions and old cut open wounds with internal decay cavities. These symptoms are typical of this type of tree and with the slight lean and proximity to two houses, tree removal is required.
As published by the council, reference 23/02257/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Nov 2023
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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28 Dec 2023
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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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