Apple Tree Cottage, Chapel Hill, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NB Data via plota.co.uk

26/T/00096 - Trees in Conservation Area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

1x Ash and 1x Beech: Crown reduce by a maximum of 3 metres with branches lifted to 18 feet to reduce encroachment (Effingham conservation area). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Apr 2026
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Approved
20 May 2026

Approved on 20 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Delegated officer report Report · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision notice Decision · 20 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

IMG Site plan Drawing · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

IMG Tree photo Photo · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗ IMG Tree photo Photo · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
KT24 5NB
Received
13 Apr 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Ward
Effingham
Parish
Effingham
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Tree Application Approved
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Track to view
Agent
Shipton tree services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14852636
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
The Old Post Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NA
Listed building consent for the replacement of windows and 1no kitchen vent on the rear (…
25/P/01441
2025
The Old Post Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NA
Listed building consent for the replacement of windows and 1no kitchen vent on the rear (…
25/P/01441
2025 Approved
1 Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NA
(T1)Yew - Reduce by 3-4 metres in height. Effingham Conservation area.
25/T/00155
2025 Approved
1 Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NA
(T1)Yew - Reduce by 3-4 metres in height. Effingham Conservation area.
25/T/00155
2025 Approved
2 Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NA
Erection of a single storey side porch extension with overhang and single storey rear ext…
25/P/00312
2025 Approved
2 Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NA
Erection of a single storey side porch extension with overhang and single storey rear ext…
25/P/00312
2024 Approved
The Old Vicarage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LX
(T1) Veteran Apple- Reduce back lateral growth to minimise risk of collapse. (T2) English…
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2024 Approved
The Old Vicarage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LX
(T1) Veteran Apple- Reduce back lateral growth to minimise risk of collapse. (T2) English…
24/T/00281
2024 Withdrawn
Rookery Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LZ
Single storey side/rear extension with internal alterations to form an en-suite bathroom…
24/P/00227
2024 Withdrawn
Rookery Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LZ
Listed building consent for a single storey side/rear extension with internal alterations…
24/P/00228
2024 Withdrawn
Rookery Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LZ
Single storey side/rear extension with internal alterations to form an en-suite bathroom…
24/P/00227
2024 Withdrawn
Rookery Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LZ
Listed building consent for a single storey side/rear extension with internal alterations…
24/P/00228
2024
The Queen Stage, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LU
Conversion of the property currently approved and built under application 20/P/01128 as C…
24/P/00900
2024
The Queen Stage, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LU
Conversion of the property currently approved and built under application 20/P/01128 as C…
24/P/00900
2024 Approved
1 Church Cottages, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LZ
T1 Ginko - Prune back to previous points (Effingham Conservation Area)
24/T/00119
2024 Approved
1 Church Cottages, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LZ
T1 Ginko - Prune back to previous points (Effingham Conservation Area)
24/T/00119
2021 Approved
The Barn, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
Proposed conversion of existing dwelling into three dwellings and erection of 12 new dwel…
21/P/00120
2024 Approved
1 Crossways, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LW
Eucalyptus(T1) - Fell. Thuja x 2(T2 & 3) - Reduce by 4m to leave at a height of 6m. Yew(T…
24/T/00041
2024 Approved
1 Crossways, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LW
Eucalyptus(T1) - Fell. Thuja x 2(T2 & 3) - Reduce by 4m to leave at a height of 6m. Yew(T…
24/T/00041
2024 Approved
Rookery Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LZ
Listed building consent for minor kitchen alterations including an extractor fan to the o…
24/P/00146
2016 Approved
4 The Steps, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LT
T1 Beech tree - reduce by 2-3 metres to old cuts leaving 15 metres in height and 8 metres…
16/T/00305
2016 Approved
1 The Steps, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LT
T1 Scots Pine Tree - Fell.(Effingham Conservation Area)
16/T/00255
2016 Approved
Farmside, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
Single storey rear extension with two velux roof lights, following the demolition of the…
16/P/00779
2016 Approved
The Old Post Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NA
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Guildford
Planning Authority Score
0.8/10
Poor
#290 of 292 councils
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Guildford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #219 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #237 of 292
29%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #284 of 292
68%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #283 of 292
79%
Minor dwellings approved
152 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,316
Total decisions
204 refused in 2025
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