Planning application
26/00968/TPO
15 Downs Wood Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH
Proposal
G1 - Group of X3 Beech Trees Action - Reduce heights by up to 3-4 metres to blend with surrounding Beech Trees (neighbours) Reason - Reduce soil area of crown form and ensure longevity of trees in windy environment. Evidence of X3 Woodpecker holes in main trunk of rear tree. Indication of potential long term structural vulnerability.
As published by the council, reference 26/00968/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Jun 2026
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Reigate and Banstead for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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23/01051/TPO Refused
15 Downs Wood Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH
T1 - Beech Reduce sides by 2.5-3 metrres, reduce top by 4 metrres, thin internal growth by 15%. T2 - Beech Reduce sides by 2.5-3 metrres, reduce top by 4 metrres, thin internal growth by 15%. T3 - Beech reduce all round by 3-4 metres
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23/02334/F Granted
16 Downs Wood Rear Of 37, 39, 41, 43, 45 And 47 Yew Tree Bottom Road Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH
Demolition of 16 Downs Wood and erection of 8 dwellings on land to the rear of 37-47 Yew Tree Bottom Road with associated landscaping and car parking.
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23/02133/TPO Granted
15 Downs Wood Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH
Crown lift 3 no. Beech trees leave 5 metre clearance
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23/02334/DET07 Granted
16 Downs Wood Rear Of 37, 39, 41, 43, 45 And 47 Yew Tree Bottom Road Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH
Submission of Archaeological Desk Based Assessment details pursuant to condition 7 of permission 23/02334/F. Demolition of 16 Downs Wood and erection of 8 dwellings on land to the rear of 37-47 Yew Tree Bottom Road with associated landscaping and car parking.
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26/00516/F Awaiting decision
Land To Rear Of 35 Yew Tree Bottom Road Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3NQ
Proposed new dwelling on land to rear of 35 Yew Tree Bottom Road, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT17 3NQ. As amended on 07/05/2026, 19/06/2026, 26/06/2026 and on 03/07/2026.
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23/01692/TPO Granted
5 Ellington Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5TA
T1- x1 ash tree front garden, reduce and reshape crown by 2 metres retaining a healthy growth, lift canopy 2 metres from ground level. Crown clean removing all defects within tree. outgrowing surrounding area, health and safety reasons branches have been shedding. Part of a regular maintenance program maintaining a tree at a suitable size for its location.
Other trees applications
In Reigate and Banstead
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26/00914/TPO Granted
8 Hill View Close Tadworth Surrey KT20 5QA
MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 Fir tree is leaning up against our boundary fence and pushing the fence towards our garden. Reduce spread by a maximum of 1.5 metres and height by 2 metres
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26/00863/TPO Granted
1 Brookwood Park 119 Balcombe Road Horley Surrey RH6 9PZ
MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 T1 Oak - Oak (T1 of the application, G23 of the Order) - remove selected lowest branch growing towards 1 Brookwood Park back to source; reduce remaining laterals growing towards 1 Brookwood Park by no more than 1.5m or to a suitable growth point or whichever comes first. T2 Oak Oak (T2 of the application, G23 of the Order) reduce laterals growing towards 1 Brookwood Park by no more than 1.5m or to a suitable growth point or whichever comes first.
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26/00849/TPO Granted
26 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DZ
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
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26/00916/TPO Granted
25 Courtlands Crescent Banstead Surrey SM7 2PL
MODIFIED SEPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 T1 - Beech - All round crown reduction by 2 meters. T2 - Sycamore - Re-pollard to previous points (approx. 2m reduction). T3 - Beech -All round crown reduction by 2 meters. This work represents the continuation of an established pollarding cycle to manage the tree's canopy weight. The reductions are necessary to maintain statutory clearance over the adjacent public highway and footway. Managing the crown via this routine cycle mitigates excessive seasonal shading.
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26/01188/TPO Awaiting decision
4 Maplehurst Close Burgh Heath Surrey KT20 5FU
T1: Beech (rear garden, left tree) - Reduce overall canopy by 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. The aim of the reduction is to minimise the chance of failure and to keep the tree maintained at a reasonable size before a more drastic reduction may be needed in the future. There is a poor V-shaped union between two co-dominant stems, which the reduction will reduce tip weight and minimise sail. The reduction will also aim to maintain a natural looking tree, pruning to appropriate growth points. T2: Lime (rear garden, right tree) - Reduce height of canopy by 3m and laterals reduce by 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. Epicormic growth to be removed from the main stem. The aim of the reduction is to keep the tree managed and to reduce the risk of failure. The tree has been lifted to 60% of its height, canopy starting at 11m. The reduction will lessen the sail, whilst keeping the tree maintained at reasonable points before a more drastic reduction is required in the future. The reduction will also aim to create a more visually appealing shape, whilst maintaining a natural looking tree. All major deadwood of 25mm in diameter or larger to be removed from both trees.