45 Waterlow Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7EY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00397/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Mature Lime tree, labelled X in sketch plan, was previously cut back to main stems 6 years ago, and repeat work is requested,. Removal of new growth back to main framework, enabling safety and maintenance of the tree. Deadwood naturally to be removed where applicable, crossing branches also. But main scope of works is to be complete removal of new growth from previous pollarding as mentioned 6 hears ago, thereby removing approx 4meters worth from the entire crown. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Mar 2026
Consultation
17 Mar 2026
Approved
5 May 2026

Approved on 5 May 2026 · Principal Planning Officer · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
RH2 7EY
Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Ward
Meadvale And St Johns
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 May 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
5 May 2026
Decision level
Principal Planning Officer
Applicant
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Agent
Carpenters Tree Care Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14773457
Consultation
17 Mar 2026
Comments by
9 Apr 2026
Reigate
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#52 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Reigate is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #70 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Reigate decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #160 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #135 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #70 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #35 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
110 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
74%
Change of use approved
31 decided
981
Total decisions
116 refused in the year to March 2026