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Final Decision 2026/0641
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Decision date
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
KT12 5PL

Description

Tree Preservation Order EL:183 - 4 oak trees in total, three of which are inside the garden and one outside; as shown in the sketch. We would like to remove branches on house side up to ridge height, reduce upper crown by 3 meters due to the following reasons. T1, excessive shading. T2, overhanging the property and touching the roof and risk of falling branches. T3, overhanging and risk of falling branches T4, excessive shading on the garden. Data via plota.co.uk

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Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#247 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Elmbridge ranks #195 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Elmbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
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Elmbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #281 of 296
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #195 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #178 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
195 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
32 decided
1,358
Total decisions
314 refused in the year to March 2026