Planning application
5 West Meads Horley Surrey RH6 9AF
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Oak - Remove four lowest branches as shown in photo back to source approximate length 5m. T2 Oak - Remove one lowest branch as shown in photo back to source approximate length 5m. Branches are growing west of the tree and are on garden side of 5 Westmeads. Removal will increase light spill as trees are causing shading.
As published by the council, reference 25/02174/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02174/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 1 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 1 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 19 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Horley East And Salfords
- Parish
- Horley Town Council
- Decision by
- Head of Places and Planning
- Postcode
- RH6 9AF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Dec 2025
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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19 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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10 Aug 2026
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Heatherlands Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 19 January 2026, 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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