Planning application
26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
APPROVAL FOR T1 ONLY T1 Beech (Fagus sylvatica): Multi-stem specimen, three co-dominant stems. Crown reduce by 2.5-3m all round with selective end eight removal on all three stems to redistribute loading and reduce leverage on stem unions. Subject to TPO: RE1204
As published by the council, reference 26/00849/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00849/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 15 May 2026
- Validated
- 15 May 2026
- Decided
- 27 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Reigate
- Decision by
- Principal Planning Officer
- Postcode
- RH2 9DZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 1 refused.
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25/01646/CAN Granted
26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
X2 Acer Platanoides to be reduced by 2.5m below previous reduction points leaving branch lengths of 5m. X1 Betula Utilis 'Jacquemonti' removed leaving a low stump.
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21/02732/TPO Granted
26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
Fagus sylvatica in rear garden to be crown lifted to 4.5m, this is to be achieved by the removal of secondary and sub lateral branches only. Crown thinned by 15% in density, ensuring the crown thinning is evenly distributed throughout the crown system. Taxus baccata crown lifted to a height of 4m.
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21/01520/TPO Refused
26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
Taxus baccata removed Fagus sylvatica crown lifted to 4.5m, this is achieved by the removal of secondary and sub branches only. Also to be crown thinned by a maximum of 15%
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 May 2026
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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27 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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30 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Horizon Tree and Hedge Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Dorking
Active · incorporated 2024 · Dorking
4 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 27 July 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.
Nearby applications
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26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
X2 Acer Platanoides to be reduced by 2.5m below previous reduction points leaving branch lengths of 5m. X1 Betula Utilis 'Jacquemonti' removed leaving a low stump.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs -
Somerley 38 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
T1. Laurel hedge front RHS - Reduce height by 1 metre to match neighbours side and trim over garden retaining section closest to road to screen the house opposite. 5m tall section of hedge down to 4 m tall. To allow light into front of property T4. Apple rear garden - Remove stem interfering with phone line back to source - 7 m tall tree. Removing 5 diameter branch which is interfering with the phone line
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 4 docs -
Abbeyfield House 34 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
T1 Laurel- Reduce height by 1m and trim sides. General maintenance. T2 and T3 Yew- Reduce height by 1m and trim sides. General maintenance
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs -
20 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
T1 Silver maple tree carefully reduce the overal size of crown by aproximately 3 meters. T2 bay tree reduce the overall size ofcrown by 4 meters. T3-T4 2 x lime trees carefully re pollard back to old points. T5 yew tree reduce the overall size of crown by 3 meters. T6 pine tree carefully fell to ground level. 7 Yew Tree carefully reduce the overall size ofcrown by 3 meters.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 5 docs -
24 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
Pollarding of 18no lime trees between 24 and 26 Somers Road. Work is carried out every 2-4 years to prevent damage to adjacent properties.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 3 docs -
22 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
All in rear garden: Reduce Silver Birch by approx 2 meters, think by 25%, and reshape sides. Reduce Eucalyptus by 3 meters. Tip prune Himalayan Birch and thin by 25%. Reduce Laurel to approx 3 meters in height.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 9 docs
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26/01796/TPO Awaiting decision
The Red House Warren Drive Kingswood Surrey KT20 6PT
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26/01642/TPO Awaiting decision
The Childrens Trust Tadworth Court 2 Tadworth Street Tadworth Surrey KT20 5RU
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26/01623/TPO Awaiting decision
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26/01732/TPO Awaiting decision
The Croft Coulsdon Lane Chipstead Surrey CR5 3QH
T6 - Oak - To reduce Oak tree located in the front garden (furthest left) overhanging the road by 3.0-4.0m as outline in internal tree assessment report option 1. All branches will be pruned to appropriate growth points. The tree has Sulpher fungus which is the reason for having the tree report carried out. T5 - Oak - To reduce Oak tree located in the front garden (middle Oak) by 2.0m. 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 must be maintained. To reduce the risk of limb failure over the road.