Crofton House Miles Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2EA

Pending 2026/1061 - Tree Preservation Order
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
KT11 2EA
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Tree Preservation Order EL:11/07 - G3 - Sycamore in group - Fell to ground level. Tree has extensive basal decay which has led to the main stem becoming very hollow. Previous snap outs at around 4m tall. At the top of the previous snap outs looks to be an old topping point which has decayed the whole way down to the stem. this has left a single stem leaning over the road with no balance and formed into a hollow structure the tree is not safe to be kept. The basal decay is extensive and goes up the whole main stem. G4 - Oak on left of driveway - reduce live growth by 2m to help with the trees decline and dieback. Remove Deadwood. final height of 10m approximately. Tree in decline and has a large leaning limb over the road with multiple pieces of deadwood within the canopy.

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