Planning application
35 Clearsprings Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YL
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 to formatively with the assistance of a cherry picker the large Macrocarpa Tree.
As published by the council, reference TWA/25/0311
Application record
- Reference
- TWA/25/0311
- Type
- Tree Works Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Grant
- Received
- 28 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 6 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 7 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Lightwater
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- GU18 5YL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Surrey Heath register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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TWA/21/0096 Granted
35 Clearsprings Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YL
Metasequoia- close proximity of tree to a concrete drive has lead to cracks & lifting of current drive. Wish to replace current drive with gravel and edge with block paving. SHBC Arboricultural officer has advised that removal of the current drive may disturb roots & structure / support will be needed to protect roots. Further advice via a Method Statement to be given by Arboricultural Consultant Steve Wood SMW Consultancy Ltd prior to removal and once the roots have been exposed a further visit as necessary.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Oct 2025
Received by Surrey Heath
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6 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Grant
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11 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, registered in Bracknell
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Surrey Heath granted permission on 7 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.
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