19 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX Data via plota.co.uk

Final Decision 2026/1093 - Tree Conservation Area
Date received
7 May 2026
Date validated
7 May 2026
Postcode
KT8 0SX
Type
Tree Conservation Area

Description

East Molesey Old Village - T1 - Willow tree situated on rear boundary, height approximately 9 metres, overall spread approximately 8 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 2-2.5 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 6.5 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. These works are being carried out to reduce end weight and continue cyclical pruning of tree. T2 - Birch tree situated to rear of back garden, height approximately 8 metres and spread of approximately 7 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread by approximately 1 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 5 metres. T3 - Birch tree situated in front garden, height approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 6 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height and spread of tree by approximately 1 metres, leaving tree with a height of approximately 6 metres and spread of approximately 4 metres. Both Birch trees are being reduced to allow light into garden area, give clearance from surrounding trees / shrubs and retain amenity value. Data via plota.co.uk

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Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#247 of 296 councils
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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