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St Annes Catholic Primary School Court Road Banstead Surrey SM7 2PH

Refused Reigate and Banstead 26/00289/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

SEE REASONS FOR REFUSAL T1 (T5 on TPO plan) Lime sp - Remove all epicormic growth at tree base and to 2m up stem. T2 (T18 on TPO plan Beech) - Crown reduction by 4m in height and 2m in lateral width on North west, west and south western aspects removing all major deadwood throughout crown.

As published by the council, reference 26/00289/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00289/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided (Refused)
Decision
Refused
Received
23 Feb 2026
Validated
23 Feb 2026
Decided
7 May 2026
Ward
Banstead Village
Decision by
Head of Places and Planning
Postcode
SM7 2PH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • 26/00647/TPO Refused

    St Annes Catholic Primary School Court Road Banstead Surrey SM7 2PH

    The tree is a Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) identified as T21 on TPO RE 40 dated 13 November 1975. It is proposed for the tree to be removed, and a replcement tree Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) planted within the school grounds.

    Decided 4 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 24/00089/TPO Withdrawn

    St Annes Catholic Primary School Court Road Banstead Surrey SM7 2PH

    T1 Wellingtonia Following storm damage which required us to remove broken limbs from the tree - Carry out weight reduction on low limb to North East at 8m and long low limb to South 7m. Reduce by Approx 3 metres (20%) crown lift to 5m from ground level all round. Height pre works 30m post 30m Crown spread pre 18m post 18m

    Decided 12 Mar 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Feb 2026

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 7 May 2026

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Reigate and Banstead refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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  • St Annes Catholic Primary School Court Road Banstead Surrey SM7 2PH

    26/00647/TPO Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    The tree is a Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) identified as T21 on TPO RE 40 dated 13 November 1975. It is proposed for the tree to be removed, and a replcement tree Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) planted within the school grounds.

    Refused Trees 127 docs

  • St Annes Catholic Primary School Court Road Banstead Surrey SM7 2PH

    24/00089/TPO Submitted 16 Jan 2024 50 yards away

    T1 Wellingtonia Following storm damage which required us to remove broken limbs from the tree - Carry out weight reduction on low limb to North East at 8m and long low limb to South 7m. Reduce by Approx 3 metres (20%) crown lift to 5m from ground level all round. Height pre works 30m post 30m Crown spread pre 18m post 18m

    Withdrawn Trees 6 docs

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    22/01815/F Submitted 12 Aug 2022 50 yards away

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    Granted Full applications 6 docs

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    26/01349/HHOLD Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

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In Reigate and Banstead

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    Front Garden T1& T2 - Conifer x2. Crown lift of 2.5 metres. Crown lifting/removing low growth to maintain the statutory heights over footpaths. It is the cause of unreasonable shade to the front elevation of the property. The subject trees are interfering with the reasonable enjoyment of a large proportion of the surrounding area

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  • 26/01635/TPO Awaiting decision

    Cleave Prior Cottage Bridge Way Chipstead Surrey CR5 3PX

    T1 - Lime tree, rear garden. Remove 2 branches (6 metre cut) encroaching onto house x1 left hand branch encroaching onto house. Outgrowing surrounding area cause for concern to client.

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  • 26/01634/TPO Awaiting decision

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    T1 Willow tree rear garden pollard back to previous pollard points 2.5m. Part of maintenance programme maintaining tree at suitable size for its location.

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    Chart Grange 6 Pilgrims Way Reigate Surrey RH2 9LG

    T1 Oak - Reduce lateral branches growing over 18 and 16 Brokes way by 1.5m back to suitable growth points. Tree is now overhanging gardens and causing excessive shading.

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  • 26/01311/TPO Refused

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    Crown reduction of 2 Cedar trees in rear garden, reducing the height and spread of the trees by up to 2 metres. Remove storm damaged branches and major deadwood greater than 10mm diameter. Works to prevent further damage. Height pre 22m post 20m crown spread pre 14m post 12m

    Received 12 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees