Quercus House Church Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0JP Data via plota.co.uk

Final Decision 2026/0294 - Tree Preservation Order
Council
Date received
4 Feb 2026
Date validated
9 Feb 2026
Decision date
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
KT10 0JP
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Tree Preservation Order EL:04/35 - Large oak (T3 per TPO, T15 in the sketch plan) - Crown thin/crown clean by up to 15% Large oak (T3 per TPO, T15 in the sketch plan) - Reduce height by 4 meters, and sides by 3 meters Small lime (T1 per TPO, T8 in the sketch plan) - Dismantle small lime tree overhanging the Claygate recreation ground Data via plota.co.uk

Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#204 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Elmbridge ranks #143 out of 292 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, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #278 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #143 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #127 of 292
67%
Minor dwellings approved
205 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
22 decided
1,327
Total decisions
314 refused in 2025