Planning application
3 Dene Close Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Oak tree to be reduced and shaped by aproximately 2-2.5 meters back to previous reduction points and all deadwood to be removed . This tree is causing excessive shading to 3-4 dene close and is almost touching the buildings.
As published by the council, reference 26/00881/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00881/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 22 May 2026
- Validated
- 22 May 2026
- Decided
- 17 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Chipstead, Kingswood And Woodmansterne
- Decision by
- Principal Planning Officer
- Postcode
- CR5 3NW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 May 2026
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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17 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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30 Jul 2026
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Mattree Professional tree care Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 17 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.
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2 Dene Close Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NW
T1 - Oak - To selectively reduce mature Oak tree to give 2m clearance away from the building. The higher part of the crown will also be reduced back by 2.0m on house side (Previous reduction points). 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. T2 - Oak - To whole crown reduce mature Oak tree located in the middle of the rear garden by 2.0m (previous reduction points) leaving a residual height of 17.0m. 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. The tree has been previously reduced and is causing excessive shading in the garden. T3 - Beech - To whole crown reduce mature Beech tree located along the right hand rear boundary by 2.0m leaving a residual height of approximately 16.0m.
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