71 A Harpesford Avenue Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4RG
REGISTERED
RU.26/0576
Description
T1 - Oak at front - fell - tree has Acute Oak Decline (AOD) The tree is in advanced decline, almost dead, due AOD evidenced by weeping exudates on the main stem and progressive and advanced canopy dieback monitored over 5+ years. Structural integrity and vitality are now significantly compromised. Given its proximity to the dwelling and highway (high target occupancy), retention presents an unacceptable foreseeable risk of failure and liability under duty of care obligations. Felling is therefore justified on arboricultural safety grounds.
Runnymede
Planning Authority Score
4.7/10
Below average
#161 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Runnymede ranks #114 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).
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Runnymede decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #229 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #201 of 282
70%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #114 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #139 of 282
67%
Minor dwellings approved
75 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
10 decided
720
Total decisions
125 refused in 2025