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Final Decision 2026/1207 - Tree Preservation Order
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
KT8 9DN
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Tree Preservation Order ESH:76 - T1 Beech - Crown reduce by 1.5m all round reducing height from 14m to 12.5m and spread from 18m to 14m. Crown lift to 2.5m above ground level by removing secondary growth only. To keep the tree at a suitable size within its location and to give clearance to neighbouring properties. We will be using a MEWP to carry out the reduction. Data via plota.co.uk

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Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#247 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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