Planning application
1 Copper Beech Close Woking Surrey GU22 0QA
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 : Group of approximately 13 Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees forming an established boundary screen/hedge, currently approximately 7 metres in height. Reduce lateral crown spread on the applicants property side by approximately 2 - 2.5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points to manage the existing overhang and establish a more appropriate and maintainable boundary profile. Reduce overall height by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres, from approximately 7 metres to a finished height of approximately 5 - 5.5 metres. (Works subject to TPO 626/0224/1976).
As published by the council, reference TREE/2026/8228
Application record
- Reference
- TREE/2026/8228
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- GU22 0QA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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What happens while it is decided
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