Planning application
Brackens Heathdown Road Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LX
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
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)
As published by the council, reference TREE/2026/8169
Application record
- Reference
- TREE/2026/8169
- Status
- Decided
- Validated
- 28 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- GU22 8LX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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16 Sep 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Pending Consideration.
After the decision
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