Planning application
Rear Of Garage Block Sarel Way Horley Surrey RH6 8EW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Multi trunk/stemmed Poplar tree that is located to the rear of a garage block. This tree is made up of five trunks, two have been cut down to between 2.5 metre-4 metres from ground level. The base of the tree has pockets of damp and possible rot and concerns that the base could split, causing damage to the garage block and nearby properties. Reduction in height of between approximately 7.5 - 10 metres.
As published by the council, reference 25/01724/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01724/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 29 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 29 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 17 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Horley East And Salfords
- Parish
- Horley Town Council
- Decision by
- Head of Places and Planning
- Postcode
- RH6 8EW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Sep 2025
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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17 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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10 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
15 documents on file for this application
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Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 17 December 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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