Planning application
Stone Lanterns 2 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
AMENDED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 T1 yew tree to reduce the overall size of crown by 2 meters. This tree is causing excessive shading to houses and garden
As published by the council, reference 25/01756/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01756/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 29 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 29 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 4 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Banstead Village
- Decision by
- Head of Places and Planning
- Postcode
- SM7 3ES
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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25/01757/CAN Granted
Stone Lanterns 2 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES
T1 leylandi fell to ground level. G1 clump of 2 x lawson cypress and 2 x leylandi to be reduced in height by 5 meters. T3 Blue cedar to reduce and shape the crown by up to 3 meters
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25/01490/CLP Granted
Stone Lanterns 2 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES
Replacement of an existing boundary wall with a fence.
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23/01384/TPO Granted
Stone Lanterns 2 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES
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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Sep 2025
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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4 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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10 Aug 2026
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Mattree Professional tree care Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 4 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Well Farm House 4 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES
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
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
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 -
Stone Lanterns 2 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES
Replacement of an existing boundary wall with a fence.
Granted Lawful development 6 docsSmall domestic -
Stone Lanterns 2 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES
T1 leylandi fell to ground level. G1 clump of 2 x lawson cypress and 2 x leylandi to be reduced in height by 5 meters. T3 Blue cedar to reduce and shape the crown by up to 3 meters
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 4 docs -
The Well Nigh 8 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3ES
Silver Birch that is leaning heavily towards the internet and phone lines, to section fell to ground.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 4 docs
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26/01311/TPO Refused
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