The Garden Flat, 16 Chesham Road, Guildford, GU1 3LS Data via plota.co.uk

26/T/00117 - Trees in Conservation Area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 Prunus - Reduce by approx 1.5m from the height and width to previous points of reduction (Charlotteville & Warren Road Conservation Area). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 May 2026
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Approved
16 Jun 2026

Approved on 16 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Officer report Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision notice Decision · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

IMG Tree location Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

IMG Photo of tree 2/2 Photo · 11 May 2026 View ↗ IMG Photo of tree 1/2 Photo · 11 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
GU1 3LS
Received
11 May 2026
Validated
11 May 2026
Ward
Castle
Parish
Holy Trinity
Case officer
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Decision
Tree Application Approved
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14925610
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 Purple Leaf Plum - reduce height by 1.5m and sides by 1.5m, T2 Cherry - fell and remov…
23/T/00167
2023 Approved
T1 Purple Leaf Plum - reduce height by 1.5m and sides by 1.5m, T2 Cherry - fell and remov…
23/T/00167
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
3 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
Single storey rear extension.
25/P/00970
2025 Approved
3 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
Single storey rear extension.
25/P/00970
2025 Approved
35 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
Proposed front and rear rooflights as part of formation of habitable room in roofspace.
25/P/00746
2025 Approved
35 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
Proposed front and rear rooflights as part of formation of habitable room in roofspace.
25/P/00746
2025 Approved
Church House, 10 Chesham Road, Guildford, GU1 3LS
Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (G…
25/W/00010
2025 Approved
Church House, 10 Chesham Road, Guildford, GU1 3LS
Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (G…
25/W/00010
2024 Approved
12 Baillie Road, Guildford, GU1 3LN
Formation of habitable room in roofspace with side and rear rooflights.
24/P/01406
2024 Approved
12 Baillie Road, Guildford, GU1 3LN
Formation of habitable room in roofspace with side and rear rooflights.
24/P/01406
2022 Approved
Garages opposite Portland Terrace, Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3LT
Variation of Condition 2 of planning application 18/P/00289 approved 29/06/2018 to replac…
22/P/00834
2022 Approved
Garages opposite Portland Terrace, Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3LT
Variation of Condition 2 of planning application 18/P/00289 approved 29/06/2018 to replac…
22/P/00834
2024 Approved
28 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
T1 sycamore - re pollard back to previous pollard points to maintain tree management (Cha…
24/T/00277
2024 Approved
28 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
T1 sycamore - re pollard back to previous pollard points to maintain tree management (Cha…
24/T/00277
2024 Refused
Church House, 10 Chesham Road, Guildford, GU1 3LS
Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (G…
24/W/00086
2024 Refused
Church House, 10 Chesham Road, Guildford, GU1 3LS
Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (G…
24/W/00086
2024 Approved
19 Chesham Mews, Guildford, GU1 3NL
T1 Pine - fell tree to ground level (Charlotteville & Warren Road Cons Area)
24/T/00195
2024 Approved
19 Chesham Mews, Guildford, GU1 3NL
T1 Pine - fell tree to ground level (Charlotteville & Warren Road Cons Area)
24/T/00195
2024 Approved
22 Baillie Road, Guildford, GU1 3LN
Replacement of single glazed wooden box sash windows with uPVC white double glazed sash w…
24/P/01026
2024 Approved
22 Baillie Road, Guildford, GU1 3LN
Replacement of single glazed wooden box sash windows with uPVC white double glazed sash w…
24/P/01026
2024 Refused
12 Baillie Road, Guildford, GU1 3LN
Hip to gable roof extension and changes to fenestration to facilitate a loft conversion.
24/P/00170
2024 Refused
12 Baillie Road, Guildford, GU1 3LN
Hip to gable roof extension and changes to fenestration to facilitate a loft conversion.
24/P/00170
2016 Approved
37 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
Part two storey side extension, part single storey rear extension, replacement porch and…
16/P/02428
2016 Approved
33 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
Replacement of wooden front door with Hardwood London 4 Panel M&T door.
16/P/01755
2016 Withdrawn
Garages opposite Portland Terrace, Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3LT
Detached two bedroom dwelling on lower and upper ground level with attached garage follow…
16/P/00916
2016 Approved
22 Baillie Road, Guildford, GU1 3LN
Single storey rear extension following demolition of adjoining outhouse and single storey…
16/P/00953
2016 Approved
12 Cooper Road, Guildford, GU1 3LY
T1-T3 Sycamore Trees - Fell to allow more light into gardens and to prevent damage to the…
16/T/00069
Guildford
Planning Authority Score
0.8/10
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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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