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Rose Lawn, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

Granted Tandridge 2026/386/TPO Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Chestnut - (in group G2 of TPO 7/2000/TAN) - Removal of epicormic growth arising from the main stem and lower branches to a height of up to, but not exceeding, 5 metres above ground level. Works limited to the removal of thin shoots only, with a maximum individual diameter not exceeding 50mm. No removal of primary or secondary structural branches. No alteration to the overall crown structure, height, or spread of the tree.

As published by the council, reference 2026/386/TPO

Application record

Reference
2026/386/TPO
Type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Status
Decision Determined
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Decided
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Bletchingley and Nutfield;Bletchingley and Nutfield
Parish
Bletchingley
Postcode
RH1 4QE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tandridge register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/250/TPO Granted

    Rose Lawn, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

    Please refer to photos provided: T1+T2) – Mature Chestnut - Crown lift by removal of low-level secondary branches and epicormic growth arising from the main stem and lower limb framework to achieve clearance up to, but not exceeding, 4 metres above ground level. Works limited to thin branches only, with a maximum individual branch diameter not exceeding 50mm. Existing primary scaffold limbs commencing at approximately 4 metres to be retained in full. Works to mirror previous maintenance and not to alter the overall crown structure or height. To maintain practical access and ease of movement within the garden and around the base of the trees.

    Decided 22 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 2020/1284/TPO Granted

    Rose Lawn, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

    Horse Chestnut - (T1) - Reduce height by 4m to leave a residual height of 10m. Reduce length of longest lateral branch by 3m. The remainng crown to be pruned in proportion in order to maintain the natural shape. Sweet chestnut - (T2) - Remove 2x lapsed epicormic shoots (approx. 150mm dia) Oak - (T3) - Lift crown to 4 metres by removing secondary and sub lateral branches only.

    Decided 7 Oct 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Apr 2026

    Received by Tandridge

  2. 30 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Tandridge granted permission on 30 April 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.

Nearby applications

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  • Rose Lawn, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

    2020/1284/TPO Submitted 20 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    Horse Chestnut - (T1) - Reduce height by 4m to leave a residual height of 10m. Reduce length of longest lateral branch by 3m. The remainng crown to be pruned in proportion in order to maintain the natural shape. Sweet chestnut - (T2) - Remove 2x lapsed epicormic shoots (approx. 150mm dia) Oak - (T3) - Lift crown to 4 metres by removing secondary and sub lateral branches only.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • Great Common, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

    2025/953/TPO Submitted 29 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    T1) - Thuja - Situated within A1 of the tree preservation order 212 - Remove to ground level.

    Granted Trees
  • Great Common, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

    2020/1513 Submitted 20 Aug 2020 50 yards away

    Erection of detached outbuilding.

    Granted Householder 6 docs
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  • Great Common, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

    2020/1763/TPO Submitted 4 Oct 2020 50 yards away

    T1) - Larch - Fell

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • Little Croft, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

    2020/1154/TPO Submitted 6 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    Horse Chestnut (T1) - To section fell mature Horse chestnut which is suffering from bleeding canker and has vast amounts of die back in the tips using appropriate rigging techniques, and or hand held cuts. A new tree will be replanted in its place within the next growing season..

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • Rose Lawn, Big Common Lane, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4QE

    2026/250/TPO Submitted 2 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Please refer to photos provided: T1+T2) – Mature Chestnut - Crown lift by removal of low-level secondary branches and epicormic growth arising from the main stem and lower limb framework to achieve clearance up to, but not exceeding, 4 metres above ground level. Works limited to thin branches only, with a maximum individual branch diameter not exceeding 50mm. Existing primary scaffold limbs commencing at approximately 4 metres to be retained in full. Works to mirror previous maintenance and not to alter the overall crown structure or height. To maintain practical access and ease of movement within the garden and around the base of the trees.

    Granted Trees

In Tandridge

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    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
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    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