The Rookery, Church Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AL

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/802/TCA Granted

  The Rookery, Church Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AL

  Please refer to photos provided: T1) - 1x Sycamore tree located on the eastern boundary of the property beside the main house - Pollard down to a finished height of appx 5m (Gutter height on the building). T2) - 2x Sycamore tree located on the eastern boundary of the property beside the main house - Reduce lateral limbs on the eastern side by appx 2m to create a uniform shape. T3) - 1x Copper beech tree located on the eastern boundary of the property on the entrance to the rear garden - Reduce lateral limbs on the eastern side by appx 1.5-2m to create a uniform shape and balanced canopy. T4) - 1x Sycamore tree located adjacent to the copper beech tree - Prune back eastern laterals by appx 1.5-2m to allow neighbouring trees and hedges to regenerate T5) - 1x Oak tree located at the end of the hedge row on the eastern boundary - Provide a reduction by thinning of appx 20-30% of the current canopy to alleviate weight on the basal cavity. T6) - 1x Mixed species yew and elder hedge group - Reduce by appx 2-3m at the highest point and hedge trim the inside face to create the beginning of a uniform box like hedge. T7/T8) - 2x Leylandii trees located in the south western corner of the rear garden - Fell both trees to ground level.

  Decided 3 Aug 2026 Trees

1. 25 Feb 2020

   Received by Tandridge

2. 10 Mar 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Apr 2020

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Tandridge granted permission on 20 April 2020, 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.

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.

• Church Of St Peter And St Paul, Church Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5AL

  2025/1417/TCA Submitted 1 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Please refer to photos provided: T30) - Cedar - Fell. T14) - Ash - to be re-pollarded, T15) - Sycamore - Fell.

  Granted Trees

• Land Adjacent Oakhurst, Church Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5AL

  2024/733 Submitted 29 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of roof on existing outbuilding and conversion to a self-contained dwelling; together with associated boundary works including provision of boundary fencing and recycling and refuse store.

  Refused Full applications 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Church Of St Peter And St Paul,church Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5AL

  2020/756 Submitted 21 Apr 2020 50 yards away

  Alterations to the rainwater pipes, connections to existing surface water drainage and the extension of an existing soakaway.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• Glebe House, Church Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AL

  2019/1739 Submitted 30 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  Three storey extension to care home

  Refused Full applications Extension 88 docs

• Land Adjoining Oakhurst, Church Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5AL

  2021/339 Submitted 1 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness to confirm the lawful start of development on planning application CAT/3333 has taken place and that permission (C3 dwelling) remains extant having due regard to Section 191 part (c) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by section 10 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 on land adjoining Oakhurst, Church Lane, Chaldon (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use or Development).

  Granted Lawful development 17 docs
  Domestic

• Chaldon Court, Church Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AL

  2021/35/TCA Submitted 7 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  (T1- T3) 3 x Ash Trees - Fell

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 2026/997/TPO Granted

  9 Foxon Close, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5SY

  Hornbeam - (T1) Reduce the height and the lateral branches by 2m , to keep the tree to a reasonable size due to its location

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2026/1081/TCA Granted

  Broadham House, Hall Hill, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9PA

  T1) Weeping Willow (with recent limb failure on right hand side of driveway entrance) - Crown reduction by up to 4m

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/1244/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Banks, Waterfield Drive, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9HP

  T1 – Pine Remove the lower over-extended limb, which presents an increased risk of failure due to its length and end-weight. The tree has a history of previous limb failure. Reduce the remaining over-extended lateral branches growing towards the property by approximately 1.5 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points while maintaining the natural form and balance of the crown. (Annotated photo T1) T2 – Pine Reduce the over-extended lateral branches growing towards the property by approximately 1.5 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points while maintaining the natural form and balance of the crown. (Annotated photo T2)

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2026/1247/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Rockfield Close, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0DN

  T1 Larch (Larix decidua) to be removed due to dieback and safety concerns (TPO 106 - W1 on map shown as T1 on Tree Survey Plan TS1.0)

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 2026/1240/TCA Awaiting decision

  Forge Cottage, Farleigh Common, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PE

  T1) Cherry - Fell as close to ground level as possible. Grind out stump to 200mm below ground level, grindings will be left neatly in stump location. T2) Horse Chestnut - Crown reduction back to previous points leaving furnishing growth by removal of up to 2-5 metres of branch length.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees