Planning application
39 Merrywood Park Camberley Surrey GU15 1JR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell to ground level - reasoning for work - tree is in severe decline, 60% of crown is dead. T2 - Oak - Reduce the crown by 2m to a natural finished shape and to suitable growth points and to remove crossing branches - Reasoning for work - management of tree over highway and garden, it is also in conjunction with other trees in the surrounding area. T3 - Lawson Cypress - Reduce the height by 50% - Reasoning for work - Stem has had a snapped limb and to reduce windsail. T4 - Beech - Reduce the crown by 2-3m to a natural finished shape and crown thin by 20% - Reasoning for work - Encroaching on neighbouring property and extensive overhang of building. All works subject to TPO 14/72.
As published by the council, reference TWA/26/0108
Application record
- Reference
- TWA/26/0108
- Type
- Tree Works Application
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 24 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 24 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 20 May 2026
- Ward
- Parkside
- Postcode
- GU15 1JR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Surrey Heath register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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TWA/26/0104 Granted
39 Merrywood Park Camberley Surrey GU15 1JR
T1 - Lowson Cypress - Fell to ground level. (The tree is dead and therefore has no amenity value. Its condition presents a potential safety risk due to the likelihood of structural failure and falling debris. Removal is recommended on safety grounds and to prevent any hazard to persons or property.) works subject to TPO/14/72. T2 ? Oak ? Reduce the crown by 2-2.5m, remove deadwood and any cross or damaged branches. Height 22m, spread 16m now, after reduction 20m in height and 14m in spread. T3 ? Beech ? Reduce the crown by 3-3.5m, remove major deadwood and any cross or damaged branches. Height 22m, spread 15m now, after reduction 19m in height and 12m in spread. T2 and T3 - The crowns reduction is proposed to maintain the tree at an appropriate size for its surroundings, improving light penetration to adjacent areas. Removal of deadwood and defective branches will enhance safety by reducing the risk of falling material. These works will also promote the long-term health and structural integrity of the tree.
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26/0108/FFU Refused
39 Merrywood Park Camberley Surrey GU15 1JR
Erection of a single storey side extension, first floor front extension, replacement front porch, alterations to landscaping and new front driveway gates.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Apr 2026
Received by Surrey Heath
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20 May 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Surrey Heath granted permission on 20 May 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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39 Merrywood Park Camberley Surrey GU15 1JR
T1 - Lowson Cypress - Fell to ground level. (The tree is dead and therefore has no amenity value. Its condition presents a potential safety risk due to the likelihood of structural failure and falling debris. Removal is recommended on safety grounds and to prevent any hazard to persons or property.) works subject to TPO/14/72. T2 ? Oak ? Reduce the crown by 2-2.5m, remove deadwood and any cross or damaged branches. Height 22m, spread 16m now, after reduction 20m in height and 14m in spread. T3 ? Beech ? Reduce the crown by 3-3.5m, remove major deadwood and any cross or damaged branches. Height 22m, spread 15m now, after reduction 19m in height and 12m in spread. T2 and T3 - The crowns reduction is proposed to maintain the tree at an appropriate size for its surroundings, improving light penetration to adjacent areas. Removal of deadwood and defective branches will enhance safety by reducing the risk of falling material. These works will also promote the long-term health and structural integrity of the tree.
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