Planning application
11 OTTERSHAW PARK OTTERSHAW Ottershaw KT16 0Q
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Leyland Cypress - reduce the lower lateral branches extending towards the garage by 1.5 metres. Also raise the canopy over the garage to 6 metres from ground level. Reason: To provide adequate clearance from the garage roof. T2 - Sweet Chestnut - reduce the overhanging lateral branch on the west side of the tree by 3.5 metres. Reason: To manage the overextended branch and reduce encroachment into the adjoining garden. T3 - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce the lateral branches on the east side of the tree by 2.5 metres. To manage excessive lateral growth and maintain the tree's natural form. T4 - Leyland Cypress - reduce the lateral branches on the east side of the tree by 2.5 metres. To manage encroaching branches while retaining the overall height and shape of the tree. T5 - Silver Birch - Fell the tree to ground level. Removal is proposed to reduce competition and provide additional growing space for the retained oak. No replacement is proposed T6 - Sweet Chestnut - reduce the lower lateral branches extending towards garage by 2.5 metres. Also raise the canopy over the garage to 6 metres from ground level to provide clearance from the garage roof. T7 - Sweet Chestnut - reduce low-hanging lateral branch on the south side of the tree by 3 metres. Where necessary, raise the canopy to a final clearance height of 5 metres from ground level to improve clearance beneath the low-hanging branches
As published by the council, reference RU.26/1350
Application record
- Reference
- RU.26/1350
- Status
- Pending As published: REGISTERED
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Nov 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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