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35 Water Mead Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NT

Refused Reigate and Banstead 26/01121/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

To safely reduce 4 large Beech trees by 2m situated in the middle of the rear boundary. The reductions will be back to suitable growth points with the aim being that we allow more natural light into the garden.

As published by the council, reference 26/01121/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/01121/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Decided (Refused)
Decision
Refused
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Decided
4 Sep 2026
Postcode
CR5 3NT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 2 refused.

  • 22/01485/TPO Refused

    35 Water Mead Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NT

    Sycamore Tree located in 35 Watermead. Tree 3 - Remove the two lowest lateral limbs and crown reduce by up to 2 metres

    Decided 24 Aug 2022 Trees
  • 22/00928/HHOLD Granted

    35 Water Mead Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NT

    Part conversion of existing detached garage. For use as a study/visiting family guest room. No change to existing front elevation.

    Decided 16 Jun 2022 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  2. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 4 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 6 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided (Refused)

    Previously Registered.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 9 Water Mead Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NT

    23/01810/TPO Submitted 4 Sep 2023 50 yards away

    T1 Maple reduce the overall size of crown by 3 meters.T2 Maple reduce the overall size of crown by 3 meters back to old reduction points.T3 Maple reduce the overall size of crown by 3 meters back to old reduction points. T4 - Large Willow Tree to be pollard the crown by 3 meters back to the old pollard points. These trees are causing excessive shading

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 15 Water Mead Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NT

    24/01733/TPO Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    T1 sycamore fell to ground level, This is a poor specimen leaning into the garden. T2 willow pollard the crown by 4 meters. T3 willow pollard the crown by 4 meters. T4 lime pollard the crown by 4 meters,These trees are causing excessive shading to the small back gardens and house

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • 29 Water Mead Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NT

    24/01965/TPO Submitted 28 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    T1 - Lime tree - To crown reduce mature Lime tree located on the left hand side of the rear garden by 1m. 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 and T3 - Field maple - To reduce 2x mature Field Maples located in the rear garden by 1.0m in width to reduce the encroachment over the footpath and 0.5m in height (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. As amended on 26/11/2024

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Street Record Water Mead Chipstead Surrey

    22/00054/TPO Submitted 10 Jan 2022 50 yards away

    Please see specification of proposed works attached, which also states the reasons for the works.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 29 Water Mead Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NT

    22/01112/DET02 Submitted 5 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Submission of fencing details pursuant to Conditon 2 of permission 22/01112/HHOLD. Retrospective - Garden landscaping works consisting of works including removal of large mound/tree stumps, levelling ground, change of levels, new lawn, new retaining wall with metal railings, new patio area and steps, new fencing/hedging and erection of timber shed.

    Granted Conditions Trees 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 29 Water Mead Chipstead Surrey CR5 3NT

    21/01226/TPO Submitted 7 May 2021 50 yards away

    Ash (T1) - To section fell mature Ash tree due to the die back using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. There is a high target zone with a busy road located under the tree. Sorbus (T2) - To crown reduce mature Sorbus by 1.2m.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

In Reigate and Banstead

  • 26/01497/TPO Awaiting decision

    21 Emily Davison Drive Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5QH

    T1 and T2 Conifers - 2 meter reduction. Low lying vegetation to be removed leaving healthy trees. Reason for reduction - to re balance the tree, also as it's on a slop and all weight is toward the house, limbs over neighbours garden. Add some light to small back garden. Hasn't been done since the property was built. Needs to be part of ongoing maintenance plan.

    Trees
  • 26/01796/TPO Awaiting decision

    The Red House Warren Drive Kingswood Surrey KT20 6PT

    Beech tree- Reduce up to 2m laterally all around the crown including over the road. Crown lift up to 5m. Reduce long branched rowing over the road balance as required. The works are necessary to enhance the appearance of the tree, to balance the crown and to avoid high sided vehicles damaging the tree.

    Trees
  • 26/01642/TPO Awaiting decision

    The Childrens Trust Tadworth Court 2 Tadworth Street Tadworth Surrey KT20 5RU

    Ash- 1.5 metres of overhang (branch) to be cut back. Aspen - 1.7 metres of an overhanging branch to be cut back. Trees are directly behind garden and severely overhanging so require pruning. Debris from the trees is damaging our furniture and the branches are strangling our shrubs/trees.

    Trees
  • 26/01623/TPO Awaiting decision

    Jays 28 Alders Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0ED

    Norway Spruce - Section fell to ground level to due cavity at base.

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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.

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