Eastcourt 1 Woodmansterne Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 3EX Data via plota.co.uk

26/00671/CAN - Conservation Area Notice Approved

Proposal

T1 Cupressus Macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress - Partially split historically from main trunk, health and Safety concern. Rear LHB To remove one large limb extending over neighbouring driveway back to main trunk, approximately 6 metres in length. To include cutting back a selection of branches (up to 2.5 metres) touching and rubbing against telephone wires to create a clearance of up to half a metre. T2 Cupressus Macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress - To lift the lower canopy overhanging the road and to provide approximately 5 metres clearance from ground level. To remove one split limb back to main trunk approximately 3-4 metres in length. Reason for work - General maintenance. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Apr 2026
Consultation
24 Apr 2026
Approved
28 May 2026

Approved on 28 May 2026 · Principal Planning Officer · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Conservation Area Notice
Postcode
SM7 3EX
Received
23 Apr 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Ward
Banstead Village
Case officer
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Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
28 May 2026
Decision level
Principal Planning Officer
Applicant
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Agent
Trees Uk

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14872236
Consultation
24 Apr 2026
Comments by
16 May 2026
Reigate
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#52 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
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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