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1 The Woodlands, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NP

Awaiting decision Tandridge 2026/1023/TPO Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

1) Oak - Reduce overhanging rear of garden by 3m back to adjacent driveway and remove epicormic growth 2-3) Oak - Reduce by 3m back to adjacent driveway and remove epicormic growth 4) Oak - Reduce overhanging rear of garden by 3m and remove epicormic growth on trunk

As published by the council, reference 2026/1023/TPO

Application record

Reference
2026/1023/TPO
Type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Status
Awaiting a Decision
Received
21 Sep 2026
Validated
21 Sep 2026
Ward
Burstow, Horne and Outwood
Parish
Burstow
Postcode
RH6 9NP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tandridge register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2020/1727/TPO Refused

    1 The Woodlands, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NP

    T1) - Oak - Fell T2) - Oak - Fell T3) - Oak - Fell

    Decided 25 Nov 2020 Trees
  • 2020/1268/TPO Granted

    1 The Woodlands, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NP

    2 x Oak - (T1 & T2) - Reduce lateral encroaching branches to give 2m clearance. Leaving a residual height of appx 12m, appx 8m spread and appx branch lengths of 4m. Oak - (T3) - Reduce lateral encroaching branches to give 2m clearance. Leaving a residual height of appx 15m, appx 14m spread and appx branch lengths of 6m. Oak - (T4, T5 & T6) - Reduce lateral encroaching branches to give 2m clearance. Leaving a residual height of appx 13m, appx 10m spread and appx branch lengths of 5m.

    Decided 8 Oct 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Sep 2026

    Received by Tandridge

  2. 1 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 16 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Tandridge took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

Documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Tandridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Tandridge decided tree works applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 1 The Woodlands, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NP

    2020/1268/TPO Submitted 16 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    2 x Oak - (T1 & T2) - Reduce lateral encroaching branches to give 2m clearance. Leaving a residual height of appx 12m, appx 8m spread and appx branch lengths of 4m. Oak - (T3) - Reduce lateral encroaching branches to give 2m clearance. Leaving a residual height of appx 15m, appx 14m spread and appx branch lengths of 6m. Oak - (T4, T5 & T6) - Reduce lateral encroaching branches to give 2m clearance. Leaving a residual height of appx 13m, appx 10m spread and appx branch lengths of 5m.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 1 The Woodlands, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NP

    2020/1727/TPO Submitted 29 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    T1) - Oak - Fell T2) - Oak - Fell T3) - Oak - Fell

    Refused Trees 5 docs
  • Marholm, Chapel Road, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NL

    2020/1453 Submitted 16 Aug 2020 50 yards away

    Erection of a 2 storey side/infill extension

    Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
    Domestic
  • Marholm, Chapel Road, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NL

    2021/441 Submitted 12 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
    Small domestic
  • Woodbridge, Chapel Road, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9NW

    2022/1616 Submitted 8 Dec 2022 100 yards away

    Erection of external stairs to access first-floor.

    Withdrawn Full applications 10 docs
  • Rear Of Four Oaks,chapel Road, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9NW

    2020/1466 Submitted 17 Aug 2020 100 yards away

    Variation of condition 3 of application reference TA/2012/1706 to allow for repair and restoration of vehicles and retails ancillary to that use (Change of use from class b1/b8 to class b2 for bath restoration and associated sales purposes (retrospective).

    Refused Amendments 22 docs

In Tandridge

  • 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