Planning application
Mere Lodge 14 The Avenue Tadworth Surrey KT20 5AP
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Willow - To section fell small Willow that has a heavy lean over the neighbouring parking area and causing nuisance to cars below.
As published by the council, reference 26/00249/CAN
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00249/CAN
- Type
- Conservation Area Notice
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved
- Received
- 16 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 16 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 23 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Lower Kingswood Tadworth And Walton
- Decision by
- Head of Places and Planning
- Postcode
- KT20 5AP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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23/01864/CAN Granted
Mere Lodge 14 The Avenue Tadworth Surrey KT20 5AP
Yew (T1) - To reduce mature Yew tree located in the front garden by 0.5m over driveway to reduce encroachment. All branches will be pruned to appropriate growth points. All works are carried out to BS 3998: 2010 Tree work recommendations. A well balanced shape will be maintained. Yew (T2 ) - To section fell mature Yew trees located behind the garage area using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are causing damage to the paved areas. Thuja Plicata (T3 & T4) - To section fell 2x mature Thuja Plicata located by the side entrance using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are obstructing the side access and have been poorly reduced in the past. Cypress (G5) - To section fell 13x mature Cypress located along the left hand side boundary using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are causing excessive shade. Willows (T6 & T7) - To section fell 2x mature Willows located in the rear garden using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. Lawson Cypress (T8) - To section fell mature Lawson Cypress located at the rear of the garden using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Feb 2026
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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23 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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10 Aug 2026
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Expertrees Ltd Agent, registered in Helston
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Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 23 March 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.
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Yew (T1) - To reduce mature Yew tree located in the front garden by 0.5m over driveway to reduce encroachment. All branches will be pruned to appropriate growth points. All works are carried out to BS 3998: 2010 Tree work recommendations. A well balanced shape will be maintained. Yew (T2 ) - To section fell mature Yew trees located behind the garage area using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are causing damage to the paved areas. Thuja Plicata (T3 & T4) - To section fell 2x mature Thuja Plicata located by the side entrance using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are obstructing the side access and have been poorly reduced in the past. Cypress (G5) - To section fell 13x mature Cypress located along the left hand side boundary using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. The trees are causing excessive shade. Willows (T6 & T7) - To section fell 2x mature Willows located in the rear garden using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. Lawson Cypress (T8) - To section fell mature Lawson Cypress located at the rear of the garden using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts.
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