Planning application
23/02533/TPO
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QS
Proposal
T2. Beech - pool house - Partial Crown Reduction. Reducing the spread of the northern canopy by up to 3 metres blending with the remaining crown thus not to create a flat side.14x14m down to 14x11 works to prevent debris buildup on pool house roof
As published by the council, reference 23/02533/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Dec 2023
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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2 Feb 2024
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/00990/CAN Awaiting decision
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QS
1. Arbutus LHS of main entrance - Fell to as close to ground level as possible 2. Area to the east of the carpark behind Broadfield House - Fell all low level shrubs, bushes and small trees to ground level and grind stump to a depth of approximately 100mm below adjacent ground level, backfill grindings into stump hole and leave excess in situ. 3. Beech x 2 and 1 Oak adjacent to rear boundary of Leckhampsted East - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.5 metres. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth.
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23/02469/TPO Granted
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QS
T1. Cedrus deodara has lower laterals that are rubbing on the two adjacent buildings rooves. The upper section of the crown needs to be cut back from the tall building to the East to provide a clearance of 1.5m to counter any deflection of the branches by wind movement. The lower section of the crown over the swimming pool needs to be cut back to provide a clearance from the roof by 2m and from the ground by 5m. The reason for the works is to prevent damage to building fabric. T2. Pinus nigra is a large tree that is overbearing in nature due to the close proximity to the building, in addition to the branches rubbing on the fabric of the building. The debris from the needles is continually blocking the drainage channels and gutters. there is a degree of ground movement within the driveway that is a concern and roots are restricted due to the building and the banking/retaining walls adjacent the drive. Roots are starting to lift the driveway itself. In order to leave the tree with a balanced crown it is prudent to reduce the whole crown proportionally. Reduce the East of the crown by 3.6m, the south of the crown 2m . To address the lower limb on the house, it is proposed to remove the lower lateral Southeast back to the point of origin with the main crown. In addition, any deadwood is to be removed to the point of origin within the crown structure. There are currently snapped and hung-up branches to the east and the Southeast areas of the trees crown. The above works would address the potential for failure due to the overextended nature of the branches, increase the air flow around the building, prevent damage to the tiles from the low branch and reduce the needle drop into the drainage channels and guttering on the roof. Removal of the snapped branches to prevent damage. T3. Is a small young Elm that is leaning to the West of the tree that requires removal. poor tree that is leaning, good arboricultural husbandry.
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23/02546/CAN Granted
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QS
T2. Pinus nigra is a large tree that is overbearing in nature due to the close proximity to the building, in addition to the branches rubbing on the fabric of the building. The debris from the needles is continually blocking the drainage channels and gutters. there is a degree of ground movement within the driveway that is a concern and roots are restricted due to the building and the banking/retaining walls adjacent the drive. Roots are starting to lift the driveway itself. In order to leave the tree with a balanced crown it is prudent to reduce the whole crown proportionally. Reduce the East of the crown by 3.6m, the south of the crown 2m . To address the lower limb on the house, it is proposed to remove the lower lateral Southeast back to the point of origin with the main crown. In addition, any deadwood is to be removed to the point of origin within the crown structure. There are currently snapped and hung-up branches to the east and the Southeast areas of the trees crown. The above works would address the potential for failure due to the overextended nature of the branches, increase the air flow around the building, prevent damage to the tiles from the low branch and reduce the needle drop into the drainage channels and guttering on the roof. Removal of the snapped branches to prevent damage. T3. Is a small young Elm that is leaning to the West of the tree that requires removal. poor tree that is leaning, good arboricultural husbandry.
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22/00271/DET16 Awaiting decision
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QS
Submission of lighting Scheme details pursuant to condition 16 of appeal permission 22/00271/F. Demolition of existing music drum room and 4 no. Multi use games areas and construction of a new sports centre, including ancillary facilities, and 4 no. New multI use games areas, together with revisions to site levels, drainage, plant, landscaping and other associated works. As amended on 25/02/2026, 23/03/2026, 17/04/26 and on 24/04/2026.
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23/02534/CAN Granted
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QS
G4. Holly and Elm northern boundary of lower carpark (Dead trees) - Fell to as close to ground level as possible 5x3m safety works G5. Dead Elm group approx. 10 trees - Fell to as close to ground level as possible 10x5m average. Safety work
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22/00271/DET13 Granted
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QS
Submission of Construction Environment Management Plan details pursuant to Condition 13 of appeal permission 22/00271/F. Demolition of existing music drum room and 4 no. Multi use games areas and construction of a new sports centre, including ancillary facilities, and 4 no. New multI use games areas, together with revisions to site levels, drainage, plant, landscaping and other associated works. As amended on 17/04/2026
Other trees applications
In Reigate and Banstead
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26/00914/TPO Granted
8 Hill View Close Tadworth Surrey KT20 5QA
MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 Fir tree is leaning up against our boundary fence and pushing the fence towards our garden. Reduce spread by a maximum of 1.5 metres and height by 2 metres
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26/00863/TPO Granted
1 Brookwood Park 119 Balcombe Road Horley Surrey RH6 9PZ
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.