Proposal
Group G1 - 4 Yew trees - reduce the branches of these trees overhanging 8 Chestnut Drive and as shown on the attached plan by 2 metres
As published by the council, reference RU.26/0200
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Mar 2026
Received by Runnymede
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27 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Tree- Grant works to tree covered by TPO
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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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RU.26/0978 Awaiting decision
3 Parsonage Road Englefield Green Surrey TW20 0JW
Non Material Amendment to RU.26/0318 (Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) & 3(Materials) of planning permission RU.22/1827 (Proposed single-storey front extension, pitched roof over existing two storey flat roof and changes to fenestration (amended description) to add a flue pipe, render elevations and window changes) to include Plan 2286/01 Rev A as part of the approved plan condition.
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RU.26/0318 Granted
3 Parsonage Road Englefield Green Surrey TW20 0JW
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) & 3(Materials) of planning permission RU.22/1827 (Proposed single-storey front extension, pitched roof over existing two storey flat roof and changes to fenestration (amended description)) to add a flue pipe, render elevations and window changes.
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RU.24/1292 Granted
8 Lodge Close Englefield Green TW20 0JF
Two storey side and rear extension.
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RU.26/0981 Awaiting decision
8 Lodge Close Englefield Green Surrey TW20 0JF
T1 - Birch - fell and stump grind - tree in very poor condition: A large basal cavity extending well into the buttress/root flare. Advanced decay with soft, crumbly wood, likely white rot. Strong callus growth around the wound, showing the tree has been trying to compartmentalise the defect for a while. Epicormic shoots emerging from the base, which can be a stress response. As such the tree is now a likely risk for basal failure. Tree will be replaced with another Birch
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RU.23/0192 Granted
8 Lodge Close Englefield Green Surrey TW20 0JF
T1 - Silver Birch at rear. Reduce canopy by 2m to give clearance to neighbour's property.
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RU.19/1748 Granted
Land at and adjoining 97 and 98 Harvest Road Englefield Green TW20 0QR
Application seeking approval of details reserved by planning conditions 3 (Construction Transport Management Plan) 6 (Surface Water Drainage) 10 (archaeology) 16 (SANGS) and 18 (vehicular access) of planning application RU.18/1122 for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of five buildings providing purpose built student accommodation in cluster flats and studios for 166 students with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, bin stores, car and cycle parking and external landscaping.
Other trees applications
In Runnymede
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RU.26/1001 Awaiting decision
42 Crown Street Egham Surrey TW20 9BQ
Felling dead Bird Cherry tree
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RU.26/0966 Awaiting decision
3 Spinney Oaks Spinney Hill Addlestone Surrey KT15 1AZ
Pine - Fell & Remove - to ground level, or as close as possible and remove all arisings. Reasons for work as follows: Safety - angle of tree encroaching fencing and house, shedding pine cones etc are sharp ground hazards for children when in garden Space / lighting - the shedding needles etc are preventing grass or anything else from growing in our garden. Would ideally like to plant other tree(s) in the space which are more in keeping with the other trees in the space.
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RU.26/0981 Awaiting decision
8 Lodge Close Englefield Green Surrey TW20 0JF
T1 - Birch - fell and stump grind - tree in very poor condition: A large basal cavity extending well into the buttress/root flare. Advanced decay with soft, crumbly wood, likely white rot. Strong callus growth around the wound, showing the tree has been trying to compartmentalise the defect for a while. Epicormic shoots emerging from the base, which can be a stress response. As such the tree is now a likely risk for basal failure. Tree will be replaced with another Birch
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RU.26/0982 Awaiting decision
Treberfydd Bagshot Road Englefield Green Surrey TW20 0RS
Details pursuant to discharge Conditions 4 (Contaminated Land) and 5 (Tree Protection) of RU.26/0149 for a: Single storey front infill extension
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RU.26/0751 Granted
Squirrel Dell Oak End Way Woodham Surrey KT15 3DY
Works to TPO Trees: T1 - Quercus robur X 1 - Complete fell, leaving at roughly 6 foot high for habitat. G2 - Quercus robur - The remaining oaks on the squirrel dell site to have all deadwood removed. T3 - Ilex aquifolium X1 - Complete fell to ground level and grind the stump. G4 - Bamboo - Fell all bamboo and grind the stump.