Planning application
32 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
G1 - 2x Beech fell to ground level. Meripilus has been present around the root plate on both trees, (see attached photos).
As published by the council, reference 26/01697/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01697/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Validated
- 15 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- KT17 3LN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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23/00851/TPO Granted
32 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN
Beech (G1) - Reduce approximately seven longer lateral to the south by up to 3m to bring back into line with the remaining crown and reduce encroachment over the neighbouring property.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Reigate and Banstead took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Reigate and Banstead for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reigate and Banstead decided tree works applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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
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14 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN
Submission of ground level details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 25/01111/F. Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a two storey dwelling (with garage) and rooms in the roof.
Granted Conditions Demolition 4 docsDomestic -
14 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN
Submission of landscaping details pursuant to condition 6 of permission 25/01111/F. Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a two storey dwelling (with garage) and rooms in the roof.
Refused Conditions Demolition 4 docsDomestic -
14 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN
Outbuilding which use is ancillary to the main house
Granted Lawful development 5 docs -
54 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN
93% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct
Erection of an additional storey to existing outbuilding with a mansard roof and three dormer windows. As amended on 25/08/2026.
Awaiting decision Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 16 docsSmall domestic -
28 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN
Proposed loft conversion and small infill roof addition with raised ridge. As amended on 30/03/2026.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 10 docsDomestic -
16 Ruden Way Epsom Downs Surrey KT17 3LN
First floor side and rear extension and internal alterations.
Granted Householder Extension 13 docsDomestic
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