1 West Meads Horley Surrey RH6 9AF Data via plota.co.uk

26/00204/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 Reduce lateral branches overhanging the garden only by no more than 2 meters to a suitable growth point, or whichever comes first, ensuring a framework of leaf-bearing branches are retained on Oak tree (T1 of the application, G3 of the Order). Crown reduce by no more than 2 meters to a suitable growth point, or whichever comes first, ensuring a framework of leaf-bearing branches are retained on Oak tree (T2 of the application, G3 of the Order) Reduce lateral branches overhanging the garden only by no more than 2 meters to a suitable growth point, or whichever comes first, ensuring a framework of leaf-bearing branches are retained on Oak tree (T3 of the application, G3 of the Order.) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Mar 2026
Consultation
11 Mar 2026
Approved
1 May 2026

Approved on 1 May 2026 · Head of Places and Planning · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
RH6 9AF
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Horley East And Salfords
Parish
Horley Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
4 May 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
1 May 2026
Decision level
Head of Places and Planning
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
11 Mar 2026
Comments by
1 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