3 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX Data via plota.co.uk

26/T/00170 - Tree Preservation Order Registered
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 Very large mature oak located in a combined garden area at the front of 2,3 & 4,Old School Close. Present crown height at approximately 15 metres with current spread at 18 metres. Proposed works are to lift to 6 metres from ground level.(TPO ). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Jul 2026
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Consultation
14 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 2

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Tree location plans Drawing · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Tpo application form redacted Application Form · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
GU12 5EX
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Ash Wharf
Parish
Ash
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 18 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
14 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

15 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Reduce Oak tree overhanging lateral branches extending over drive by 2 metres back to new…
19/T/00219
2019 Approved
Reduce Oak tree overhanging lateral branches extending over drive by 2 metres back to new…
19/T/00219
2018 Approved
Crown lift common oak tree (T1) over the footpath to give a 3 metre clearance from ground…
18/T/00261
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
24 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Proposed conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, first floor side extension, one…
22/P/01098
2022 Approved
24 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Proposed conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, first floor side extension, one…
22/P/01098
2021 Approved
Treetops, 52 College Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5DB
Prior notification for a single storey 4 metre rear extension, 3.66 metres in height with…
21/W/00111
2020 Approved
23 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory.
20/P/02133
2020 Approved
23 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory.
20/P/02133
2018 Approved
5 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5HE
Two options are put forward for consideration: 1. Crown reduction to provide canopy not e…
18/T/00238
2017 Approved
26 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Replacement of existing conservatory roof with tiled roof.
17/P/01632
2017 Approved
26 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Replacement of existing conservatory roof with tiled roof.
17/P/01632
2017 Approved
2 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Retention of 2m high fence to side (retrospective).
17/P/01274
2017 Approved
2 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Retention of 2m high fence to side (retrospective).
17/P/01274
2017 Refused
2 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Retention of 2m fence to side of property and erection of 1.5m fence to front boundary (r…
17/P/00660
2017 Refused
2 Old School Close, Ash, Guildford, GU12 5EX
Retention of 2m fence to side of property and erection of 1.5m fence to front boundary (r…
17/P/00660
Guildford
Planning Authority Score
1/10
Poor
#292 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Guildford is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #282 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 64% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Guildford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #221 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #243 of 296
31%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #282 of 296
64%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #276 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
156 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
66%
Change of use approved
47 decided
1,348
Total decisions
219 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings