Planning application
3 Miller Smith Close Tadworth Surrey KT20 5BB
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Lime Tree - reduce canopy by 10% back to previous reduction points (removing approximately 1.5 metres from height and lateral spread) - work requested as tree is causing excessive shading. A sensitive reduction in canopy size will allow the tree to be maintained at a suitable size for its location and proximity to buildings without compromising the overall heath and vitality of the tree.
As published by the council, reference 25/01626/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01626/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 11 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 11 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 7 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Lower Kingswood Tadworth And Walton
- Decision by
- Head of Places and Planning
- Postcode
- KT20 5BB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Sep 2025
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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7 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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10 Aug 2026
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Tarbet Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Horsham
Active · incorporated 2020 · Horsham
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Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 7 November 2025, 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 tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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