Burford Cottage, 1 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/T/00115 - Trees in Conservation Area Decided
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Yew tree - reduce height from 13m to 8.5m and spread from 8m to 6m, trimming to an aesthetic rounded form (Effingham Conservation Area) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision notice Decision · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated officer report Report · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Site plan Drawing · 8 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 8 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Photo of tree Photo · 8 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
KT24 5LJ
Received
8 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Ward
Effingham
Parish
Effingham
Case officer
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Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14902866
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
T1 Yew - reduce from 12m to 10m in height and trim sides by 1m to improve light to corner…
23/T/00134
2023 Approved
T1 Yew - reduce from 12m to 10m in height and trim sides by 1m to improve light to corner…
23/T/00134
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
2 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Loft conversions within existing roof structure and the addition of 7 No. heritage roof w…
24/P/01218
2024 Approved
2 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Loft conversions within existing roof structure and the addition of 7 No. heritage roof w…
24/P/01218
2024 Approved
2 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Single storey rear extension following the removal of existing conservatory
24/P/01248
2024 Approved
2 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Single storey rear extension following the removal of existing conservatory
24/P/01248
2021 Approved
The Barn, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
Proposed conversion of existing dwelling into three dwellings and erection of 12 new dwel…
21/P/00120
2024 Approved
1 Crossways, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LW
Eucalyptus(T1) - Fell. Thuja x 2(T2 & 3) - Reduce by 4m to leave at a height of 6m. Yew(T…
24/T/00041
2024 Approved
1 Crossways, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LW
Eucalyptus(T1) - Fell. Thuja x 2(T2 & 3) - Reduce by 4m to leave at a height of 6m. Yew(T…
24/T/00041
2020 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Single storey side extension and the rebuilding of back of house facilities following fir…
20/P/01207
2020 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Single storey side extension and the rebuilding of back of house facilities following fir…
20/P/01207
2020 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Advertisement Consent for one non-illuminated fascia sign
20/P/01208
2020 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Advertisement Consent for one non-illuminated fascia sign
20/P/01208
2020 Approved
Farmside, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
T1 - nordman fir - fell(Effingham Conservation Area)
20/T/00191
2020 Approved
Farmside, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
T1 - nordman fir - fell(Effingham Conservation Area)
20/T/00191
2020 Approved
4 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Proposed single storey rear extension.
20/P/00316
2020 Approved
4 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Proposed single storey rear extension.
20/P/00316
2020 Approved
The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Acer (T1) - fell and replace with similar due to rot; Acer (T2) - one to two metres crown…
20/T/00008
2020 Approved
The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Acer (T1) - fell and replace with similar due to rot; Acer (T2) - one to two metres crown…
20/T/00008
2019 Approved
4 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ
1 Dying Cherry - fell and replace with a 2m Rowan.(Effingham Conservation Area).
19/T/00132
2019 Approved
4 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ
1 Dying Cherry - fell and replace with a 2m Rowan.(Effingham Conservation Area).
19/T/00132
2018 Approved
3 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Erection of 1 rear and 1 side conservatory (amended plans received on 28/06/2018 showing…
18/P/00873
2018 Approved
5 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Single Storey Rear and Side Extension
18/P/00950
2016 Refused
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Advertisement consent for a replacement illuminated fascia sign.
16/P/01399
2016 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Proposed demolition of existing rear outbuildings and erection of insulated panelled free…
16/P/01394
2016 Approved
Farmside, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
Single storey rear extension with two velux roof lights, following the demolition of the…
16/P/00779
2016 Approved
Browns Cottage, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
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Guildford
Planning Authority Score
0.8/10
Poor
#290 of 292 councils
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Guildford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #219 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #237 of 292
29%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #284 of 292
68%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #283 of 292
79%
Minor dwellings approved
152 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,316
Total decisions
204 refused in 2025
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