Planning application
24/00263/TPO
5 Pinehurst Close Kingswood Surrey KT20 6HR
Proposal
T2 - Southernmost tree. Permission is sought to remove two metres from lower branches on the North East side of the tree - to match other side and 6 metres in height to minimise risk of another limb failure;- This tree is roughly 28 metres in height and displays limb failure at top of crown - this has in fact caused damage to the roof of the property in the latest storms. There are three leaders at approx 20 metres showing potential historic pruning cut. Unbalanced Crown, North East side needs 2 metres removed from lower limbs to match the opposite side. Multiple leaders need to be reduced by 6 metres in height to minimise risk of another limb failure.
As published by the council, reference 24/00263/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Mar 2024
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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1 May 2024
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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