Skip to content
PlanIndex Get alerts
Menu

Planning application

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

Awaiting decision Tandridge 2026/1240/TCA Notification of proposed works to trees in conservation areas

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1240/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/1240/TCA
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in conservation areas
Status
Awaiting a Decision
Received
29 Sep 2026
Validated
29 Sep 2026
Ward
Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh
Parish
Chelsham and Farleigh
Postcode
CR6 9PE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tandridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2020/2154/TCA Granted

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

    T1) - Chestnut - (Rear Garden - Middle) - Remove dead and diseased wood. (Please refer to photos provided.) Crown lift to 4M, reduce to previous points retaining healthy growth, by a reduction of appx 1.5-1.8m of the branch length. (Please refer to photos provided.) H2) - Mixed Hedge - (Rear of Rear Boundary Wall) Reduce height to approximately 2 metres from ground level (to gutter of shed). Trim back encroachment on to rear boundary wall. Fell to ground level and poison self set sycamores in left hand side corner. (Please refer to photos provided.) G3) - Elderberry & Thorn - (Left Hand Side of Boundary Wall) - Reduce to a height of appx 2m from ground level. Remove ivy from top & garden side of the wall. (Please refer to photos provided.) G4) - Group of Ash and Sycamore - (Left Hand Side of Front Garden) - Reduce height and width of all trees by up to a maximum of 3m of the branch length. Cut back overhang from property to boundary wall lin. Crown lift to 2m. (Please refer to photos provided.)

    Decided 12 Jan 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Sep 2026

    Received by Tandridge

  2. 7 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 24 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

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

Watch members (£5 a month) open the document list from here.

Open the documents

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

  • Winscombe Cottage, Farleigh Common, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PE

    2020/1594 Submitted 8 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    Erection of front and rear dormer windows in association with conversion of loftspace to habitable accommodation.

    Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs
    Domestic
  • Forge Cottage, Farleigh Common, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PE

    2020/2154/TCA Submitted 1 Dec 2020 50 yards away

    T1) - Chestnut - (Rear Garden - Middle) - Remove dead and diseased wood. (Please refer to photos provided.) Crown lift to 4M, reduce to previous points retaining healthy growth, by a reduction of appx 1.5-1.8m of the branch length. (Please refer to photos provided.) H2) - Mixed Hedge - (Rear of Rear Boundary Wall) Reduce height to approximately 2 metres from ground level (to gutter of shed). Trim back encroachment on to rear boundary wall. Fell to ground level and poison self set sycamores in left hand side corner. (Please refer to photos provided.) G3) - Elderberry & Thorn - (Left Hand Side of Boundary Wall) - Reduce to a height of appx 2m from ground level. Remove ivy from top & garden side of the wall. (Please refer to photos provided.) G4) - Group of Ash and Sycamore - (Left Hand Side of Front Garden) - Reduce height and width of all trees by up to a maximum of 3m of the branch length. Cut back overhang from property to boundary wall lin. Crown lift to 2m. (Please refer to photos provided.)

    Granted Trees 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • The Chestnuts, Farleigh Common, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PE

    2020/340 Submitted 19 Feb 2020 50 yards away

    Erection of stable block for domestic use and horticulture. (Amended Description)

    Refused Full applications 10 docs
  • Elm Farm, Farleigh Common, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PE

    2026/821 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

    Listed building consent for demolition of former storage building (curtilage listed)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition
  • Allesley Farm, Farleigh Road, Warlingham, CR6 9PE

    2021/897 Submitted 11 May 2021 50 yards away

    Continued use of building and forecourt for vehicle valeting and storage. (Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use or Development)

    Refused Lawful development 8 docs
  • Farleigh End, Old Farleigh Road, Farleigh, Surrey, CR6 9PE

    2021/553 Submitted 29 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing side porch and erection of a single storey rear/side extension.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
    Small domestic

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
  • 2026/961/TPO Granted

    29 Danvers Way, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5FJ

    Please refer to photos provided: T1) Poplar - To re-pollard and shorten 2 x Primary branches extending towards neighbours chimney stack by an additional 2m. T2) Poplar - To re-pollard. Height of both trees approximately 16m, radius of both trees approximately 7m, 3-4m off height and spread back to last pollard points. Reasons: Repeat Pruning, Significant regrowth since last reduction, and trees are in a confined space.

    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Trees