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19 Alexander Crescent, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ZG

Awaiting decision Tandridge 2026/1030/TPO Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T1) Callery Pear - Fell to ground level and replant same species within 3 metres of T1 (size: standard). Tree has been planted within the narrow shrub border situated between the front gardens of Nos. 19 and 20 Alexander Crescent. As the tree has matured, its root growth has begun to cause visible damage to the paving on both sides of the shrub border. In addition, the tree is causing excessive shading to the front windows of both properties, significantly reducing light ingress. Given that the tree has been planted in a restricted location where its continued growth is causing damage to surrounding features and adversely affecting natural light to the properties, its removal is recommended. It is further recommended that a replacement tree be replanted within the lawn area to the front of No. 19 Alexander Crescent, of the same species and a standard-sized specimen. This location would provide the tree with more suitable growing conditions while reducing the risk of damage to surrounding hard surfaces and excessive shading to the properties.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1030/TPO

Application record

Reference
2026/1030/TPO
Type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Status
Awaiting a Decision
Received
17 Aug 2026
Validated
17 Aug 2026
Ward
Westway
Parish
Caterham-on-the-Hill
Postcode
CR3 5ZG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tandridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2021/1448/TPO Granted

    19 Alexander Crescent, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ZG

    T255) - Callery Pear - To prune out small woody root of circa 10mm diameter which is displacing paving slab.

    Decided 29 Sep 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Aug 2026

    Received by Tandridge

  2. 22 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 12 October 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.

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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.

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