Planning application
Midtrees 12 Fox Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LP
Works: Trees
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Proposal
T1- Sweet Chestnut (Castania sativa), located in the back right hand side of the rear of the property in an easterly direction. Reduce around 40% due to the trees decline. It is currently 17m high and 12m wide and will be approximately 13m high and 9m wide following the proposed works. T2- Reduce Sweet chestnut (Castania sativa), located in the back right hand side of the rear of the property in an easterly direction. Reduce by approximately 30% from 18m high and 13m wide to approximately 14m high and 10m wide following the proposed works.T3- Reduce Sweet Chestnut (Castania sativa), located in the back right hand side of the rear of the property in an easterly direction. Reduce by approximately 30% from 18m high and 13m wide to approximately 14m high and 10m wide following the proposed works. T4- Reduce Sweet Chestnut (Castania sativa), located in the back right hand side of the rear of the property in an easterly direction. Reduce by approximately 30% from 18m high and 13m wide to approximately 14m high and 10m wide following the proposed works. (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966).
As published by the council, reference TREE/2025/8272
Application record
- Reference
- TREE/2025/8272
- Type
- Works to Trees Covered by a TPO
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 13 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 13 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Pyrford
- Postcode
- GU22 8LP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Woking register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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TREE/2026/8029 Granted
Midtrees 12 Fox Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LP
T1, 2, 3 and 4 - Sweet Chestnuts (Castania sativa) trees located in the rear of the property - Reduce all four as part of their ongoing management by 2-3m to allow more light into the property (as discussed in a site meeting with James Veates). T1 is approximately 16m high and 4m wide, and will be approximately 13m high and 2.5/3m wide following the proposed works. T2,3 and 4 are currently 16.5m high and 5m wide and will be approximately 13.5m high and 3 -3.5m wide following the proposed works. (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Oct 2025
Received by Woking
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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Who's behind it
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Addlestone
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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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Midtrees 12 Fox Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LP
T1, 2, 3 and 4 - Sweet Chestnuts (Castania sativa) trees located in the rear of the property - Reduce all four as part of their ongoing management by 2-3m to allow more light into the property (as discussed in a site meeting with James Veates). T1 is approximately 16m high and 4m wide, and will be approximately 13m high and 2.5/3m wide following the proposed works. T2,3 and 4 are currently 16.5m high and 5m wide and will be approximately 13.5m high and 3 -3.5m wide following the proposed works. (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966).
Granted Trees 8 docs -
Hidden Corner 1 Forest Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LT
T1: Oak Tree - Reduce crown roadside only by approx 2-3m max to re address balance of crown shape. Remove all major deadwood, epicormic growth and crown lift to 5.5m from ground level. T2 : Magnolia - Reduce hard by approx 4m as tree has become very leggy, with damage at approx 3m high from ground level on main stem. Also tree is very close to buildings. (Not sure if Magnolia is a protected tree.) (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966) Note : permission not required for deadwood.
Granted Trees 8 docs -
Brackens Heathdown Road Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LX
86% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep
T1: Birch - Fell presenting a risk of structural failure adjacent to the driveway. T2: Birch - Fell in rear boundary to improve safety and risk of branch failure. T3: Sweet Chestnut - Fell to side of house posing a risk of its proximity to the house. T4: Large Beech - Reduce crown by approx 3m in height and spread to maintain a balanced crown, reduce end-weight on limbs, crown lift to 6m over neighbouring property and 3m above neighbouring house to provide clearance. G5 7 No. Leyland Cypresses - Reduce the height of the tallest tree by approx 4m and prune the remaining trees to a consistent height (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966) (Permission not required for deadwood)
Awaiting decision Trees -
Squirrels 1 Birch Grove Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8NB
T1 and T2 - 2x Sweet Chestnut trees: Fell to ground level. T3 - Oak tree: Remove dead ivy from stem and lower epicormic growth. Remove highlighted limb by 5-6m to re-balance crown. T4 - Bay tree: Fell to ground level. T5 - Rowan: Fell to ground level (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966) (Permisson not required for deadwood)
Refused Trees 13 docs -
16 Belmore Avenue Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LN
T1 : Magnolia located in the rear garden - Current height is approximately 4m and 2m wide following the proposed works it will be 3m high and 2m wide. This work is to provide the tree with a formative prune as a framework for its longevity within the garden. T2 : Holly tree located in the garden - Current height is 5m and 4m wide following the following proposed works it will be reduced to 2.5m high and 2m wide. Works required as it is encroaching on the space in the property quite significantly. (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966).
Granted Trees 7 docs -
Spindlewood Forest Road Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LS
T1 - Ash: Reduce to previous pruning points and remove several lower branches (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966)
Granted Trees 5 docs
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TREE/2026/8200 Granted
Swallows Nest Blanchards Hill Sutton Green Guildford Surrey GU4 7QJ
Ash trees x 2 - Fell. Elm - Fell. Other trees to be trimmed back from house and adjacent footpath. (Works within Sutton Park Conservation Area).
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TREE/2026/8106 Refused
Adam House Ridgeway Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QR
(T2) : Cedar - Fell. (All findings have been recorded within tree works application statement attached). (Works subject to TPO 626/0108/1968).
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TREE/2026/8107 Refused
Waterside Dartnell Court West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6QL
(T1 and T2) :- Oak trees - Fell. (T3) : Oak - Reduce lateral growth by 2.5m over property. (Works subject TPO 626/0356/1988).
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TREE/2026/8099 Granted
Barry Lodge Pond Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JY
G1 - Holly and Yew: Reduce by 2.5m back to fence line located by pool boundary. T1 - Hawthorn: Fell, tree located at the right of front gate. T2 - Birch: Fell tree located at the front boundary. T3 - Eucalyptus - Reduce to just above hedge height to create a pollard as needed located at front boundary. T4 - Prunus: Fell located at the left of drive. T5 - Conifer: Fell located at the front of house. T6 - Chestnut: Fell located at the centre of woodland area. T7 - Oak: Reduce height and spread by 3-4m located at rear boundary. T8 - Red Oak: Reduce height and spread by 6-7m located left of woodland area by creating a pollard as needed. (Works subject to TPO 626/0076/1964) (Permission not required for deadwood)
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TREE/2026/8095 Granted
Land Adjoining Kineton House Holly Bank Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JW
(T1) : Fagus sylvatica - Crown Reduction (lateral aspect only) remove a number of lateral branches on the south-western aspect of the crown, specifically those that overhang the roof of Hollybank House, pruned back to the property boundary line. No reduction in the overall height of the tree is sought. All cuts to be made at a natural branch union or node, in full compliance with BS 3998:2010. The specific cut points are indicated by red markers on the photograph at Section 7 (Photo 1 / IMG_0584). Four branch junctions are marked at approximately 5 to 8 metres above ground level, where lateral branches cross the boundary and bear over the roof. Estimated removal approximately 20 to 25% of the leaf area on the south-western lateral aspect only. The remainder of the crown the majority of the tree will be entirely undisturbed. (Works subject to TPO 626/0139/1970).