10 Beechwood Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2DX Data via plota.co.uk

Final Decision 2026/0289 - Tree Preservation Order
Council
Date received
4 Feb 2026
Date validated
4 Feb 2026
Decision date
6 Mar 2026
Postcode
KT11 2DX
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

EL:10/07 - 2 x Sweet Chestnut: Fell & Grind - Fell to ground level, or as close as possible and chip arisings on site and leave logs on firewood pile then grind out stump approx 12-18inches below ground level. Grinding arisings to remain and used to backfill the hole. This tree is dying and has no framework to it. Customer would like it removed completely. 1 x Beech: Fell & Grind - Fell to ground level, or as close as possible and chip all arisings on site, stack logs on firewood pile, then grind out stump approx 12-18inches below ground level. Grinding arisings to remain and used to backfill the hole. Customer believes this tree is diseased and does not wish for it to remain in the garden. There is no sign of growth. 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