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Eastcourt 1 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3EX

Granted Reigate and Banstead 23/02660/CAN Conservation Area Notice

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 Beech - Front boundary: To carefully section fell as close to ground level as possible with the use of a crane, riggingequipment and free fall techniques to reduce the potential for ground disturbance and damage. Height approximately 25 metres by 15 metres spread. Reason for work: Reason for work: Tree in decline. Tree report attached detailing final diagnosis of Phytophthora and Honey Fungus.

As published by the council, reference 23/02660/CAN

Application record

Reference
23/02660/CAN
Type
Conservation Area Notice
Status
Decided (Approved)
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
21 Dec 2023
Validated
21 Dec 2023
Decided
26 Jan 2024
Ward
Banstead Village
Decision by
Principal Planning Officer
Postcode
SM7 3EX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00671/CAN Granted

    Eastcourt 1 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3EX

    T1 Cupressus Macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress - Partially split historically from main trunk, health and Safety concern. Rear LHB To remove one large limb extending over neighbouring driveway back to main trunk, approximately 6 metres in length. To include cutting back a selection of branches (up to 2.5 metres) touching and rubbing against telephone wires to create a clearance of up to half a metre. T2 Cupressus Macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress - To lift the lower canopy overhanging the road and to provide approximately 5 metres clearance from ground level. To remove one split limb back to main trunk approximately 3-4 metres in length. Reason for work - General maintenance.

    Decided 28 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/01235/CAN Granted

    Eastcourt 1 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3EX

    T1 - Holly - fell and treat stump with Ecolpug system, T2 - Juniper - Remove stem pushing against fence, G1 - Laurel/Cypress hedge - Prune back to main stems all lateral growth overhanging garden. Trim back Cypress trees as hard as hedgetrimmers allow retaining live growth.

    Decided 1 Jul 2022 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Dec 2023

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 26 Jan 2024

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

10 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 26 January 2024, 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.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Eastcourt 1 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3EX

    26/00671/CAN Submitted 23 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    T1 Cupressus Macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress - Partially split historically from main trunk, health and Safety concern. Rear LHB To remove one large limb extending over neighbouring driveway back to main trunk, approximately 6 metres in length. To include cutting back a selection of branches (up to 2.5 metres) touching and rubbing against telephone wires to create a clearance of up to half a metre. T2 Cupressus Macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress - To lift the lower canopy overhanging the road and to provide approximately 5 metres clearance from ground level. To remove one split limb back to main trunk approximately 3-4 metres in length. Reason for work - General maintenance.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

  • Eastcourt 1 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3EX

    22/01235/CAN Submitted 27 May 2022 50 yards away

    T1 - Holly - fell and treat stump with Ecolpug system, T2 - Juniper - Remove stem pushing against fence, G1 - Laurel/Cypress hedge - Prune back to main stems all lateral growth overhanging garden. Trim back Cypress trees as hard as hedgetrimmers allow retaining live growth.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 4 docs
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  • 14 Fiddicroft Avenue Banstead Surrey SM7 3AD

    22/00940/HHOLD Submitted 22 Apr 2022 50 yards away

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  • Well Farm House 4 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES

    23/01675/CAN Submitted 11 Aug 2023 100 yards away

    T1 - Small Holly to be carefully felled to ground level. G1 3 x Leylandii trees fell to ground level. G2 -5 x Lawson Cypress tree's fell to ground level. T2 Yew tree fell to ground level. G3 - 7 x lawson cypress trees fell to ground level. T3 - Leylandii to be cut back to near boundary aproximately 1 meters. T4 - Fir tree to cut back to near boundary aproximately 2 meters . T5 - Cypress fell to ground level. All these trese are poor specimens various re planting exercises will be carried out to enhance the area

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 4 docs

  • The Well Nigh 8 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES

    21/00545/CAN Submitted 4 Mar 2021 100 yards away

    Large Conifer on the right hand side of the back garden to fell to ground as this is blocking the light out from the garden and overshadowing the hedge.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 4 docs

  • Stone Lanterns 2 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES

    23/01384/TPO Submitted 10 Jul 2023 100 yards away

    MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 T1 Beech - Is causing excessive shade and encroaching on property (see attached photo). Tree has tight union on main trunk. Previously installed Cobra tree brace has detached on one side and requires reattaching and adjustment. Visible signs of bleeding canker (Phytophthora) on lower trunk (see attached photo). Reduce crown by up to 2.5m to suitable growth points so that final height is 19.5m and radial spread is 5.5m, to manage size and health of tree, afford better light and to clear property.

    Granted Trees 9 docs

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